Network Engineer

Title: Network Engineer

Mandatory skills:

AutoCAD, Visio, MPLS,,
Fiber Optics,
Data center,
IP routing, switching technologies,
Project management,
engineering drawings, blueprints, documents,
network infrastructure, network engineering,
infrastructure design packages, change management,
cabling, power, cooling, rack layout, cable management

Description:

Network Engineer 2

To provide onsite support for design validation and clarification during construction and retrofits of data centers. Perform various aspects of maintaining the engineering drawings, blueprints, and other documents related to the equipment and facilities, both hard copy and electronic for data centers. Understand construction timelines and network infrastructure site and global designs and facilitate global standardization during construction and full data center lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities:

Work cross functionally with project management, network engineering, and data center connectivity to generate infrastructure design packages
Work cross functionally with construction, design architects, and contractors to validate cabling infrastructure builds
Provide guidance during deployment activities and retrofits in our data centers in the areas of facility power, cooling, rack layout and cable management
Maintain technical and training documentation, develop automation and tooling as needed
Provide on-site expertise for questions around infrastructure design
Represent our client in site construction meetings understanding design intent and reviewing changes that may conflict with that design intent
Participate and review changes using established change management processes
Responsible for gathering, reviewing and interpreting various data sources for comparison and validation of fiber optic network
Validates design drawings by identifying, isolating, and resolving performance problems in relation to data entry for fiber optic network software
Understanding of databases, queries, spreadsheets and schematic drawings

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in related field or engineering or 2 to 4 years of telecommunication industry experience related to either inside or outside plant operations
2 years of experience in structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure - application and limitations within the datacenter space
Basic knowledge of IP routing/switching technologies and protocols or long-haul optical networks (DWDM).
Understanding of fiber optic network physical connectivity
Knowledge of design techniques, tools and the ability to function independently of supervision
Maintain technical and training documentation, develop automation and tooling as needed

Software:

Project Management
Visio
AutoCAD (a plus but not required)
MS Office (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat)

Skills:

Self-motivated, team-oriented, hard worker, reliable, excellent time management skills, positive attitude problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal and written / oral communication skills, technical understanding
Proficient analytical, organizational, and time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize assignments manage multiple projects
Ability to be in a changing environment
Demonstrates critical thinking skills

Accreditations:

Network Engineer, Project Management

Must Have:

Fiber Optics- 3 years
Data center
Basic knowledge of IP routing/switching technologies and protocols or long-haul optical networks (DWDM)

Nice to have:

Project management experience

Note :

Requires bachelor’s degree in related field or engineering or 2 to 4 years of telecommunication industry experience related to either inside or outside plant operations
Travel required to data centers and site, which are driving distance - once every three months or 4-5 times a year.
Candidate will be responsible for more than one data center.
Travel hours are billable .
Rental cars are also available if needed.
May have to travel about 2-3 times in first 60 days for training.
Will be working by themselves in data centers.
Must be able to work independently and have great communication skills!
Vaccination - required to show proof at vaccination to customer site.

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.

Contact Details :

VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
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