Network Operations Specialist Job at Akkodis, Seattle, WA

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  • Akkodis
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

Akkodis is seeking a Network Operations Representative, this role for a contract role with a client in Seattle, WA (Onsite). We’re ideally looking for applicants with 8-10 years of experience in configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, VRRP).

Pay Range: $67-$70/ hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

What are must-have skills and years of experience: 8-10 years of experience

1. Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, VRRP).

2. network certifications, such as CCNA/CCNP, JNCIA/JNCIS, RHCSA or equivalent experience.

3. experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl, Ansible)

What are nice-to-have skills and years of experience: 5-8 years of experience

1. Using SNMP/NetFlow/sFlow/ICMP/syslog for monitoring and managing network performance. Regularly updating firewall rules and configurations to protect against emerging threats. Monitoring the old and new network to ensure stability and 3 performances. Providing pre- and post-migration support for old and new network architectures. Troubleshooting to address any complex issues that arise.

2. Assessing current network usage and predicting future needs to ensure that the network can handle increased loads without performance degradation. Implementing upgrades and expansions to the network infrastructure as necessary.

3. Experience with using automation tools to automate the deployment and configuration of network devices, ensuring consistency and reducing manual errors. Using internal systems (similar to Git) to track and manage changes to network configuration files, enabling rollback to previous configurations if needed. Creating and maintaining network policies and procedures, including acceptable use policies, security policies, and change management procedures.

What type of education is needed for this position: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Is industry experience needed for this role and why: No specific industry experience needed, but prefer candidates with experience working on infrastructure / data center or enterprise networks (vs. only telco networks)

Perform network audits to evaluate: Capacity usage (BW, space, power, etc), Unused devices

> Analyse for network reports and review network trends and suggest improvements

> Deploy agents to monitor networks by using Prod tools and enriching existing data

> Deploy dashboards to visualize KPIs from audits

> Support different tasks (internal ticketing system) coming from USB tethering and

> Remote Rendering

> Support PoC to deploy new systems, workflows or testing alternatives

> Support implementation of NetGram workflows and automation

> Support integration activities with other internal tools and systems (i.e. test automation framework, AI/ML pipeline)

> Drive Software release management, Test & Validation: including Release life cycle management:

o Wired and Wireless nodes release selection

o Use Case definition

o Reports

o Define Upgrades plan

o Track new features on Cisco Roadmap

o Track security vulnerabilities and fixes on the network

> Coordinate Deployment in validation network (i.e. Validation Chambers and WLCs) and deployment in the fleet

Qualifications:

  • Subject matter expertise in IP Networking/Routing & Switching (TCP/IP, IPv4/v6,
  • BGP, ISIS, OSPF, and/or MPLS): network certifications, such as CCNA/CCNP,
  • JNCIA/JNCIS, RHCSA or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with 100G/ 400G Ethernet and CWDM, DWDM and optical transport network technologies. Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, VRRP).
  • Analysing tactical situations, troubleshooting, root causing systems and tools, and problem solving via tasks or larger cross functional projects.
  • Release life cycle management experience with software development and CI/CD
  • Experience working in a multi-vendor environment with hands-on experience with networking hardware.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Work experience in designing, deploying, and operating large-scale networks.
  • Experience in deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, VRRP) and Optical Transport Networks (OTN).
  • Familiarity with the Linux based systems and experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl)"

If you are interested in this role, then please APPLY NOW . For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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