Network Engineer

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Network Engineer - USA Does the thought of joining one of the fastest-growing, privately held data center companies sound exciting to you? Do you enjoy collaborating with team members to drive and operate some of the industry’s leading and most innovative infrastructure solutions? At Aligned Data Centers, not only do we celebrate success across our platform, we celebrate the very teams that drive and support that success! Our culture is founded in passion, engineered from innovation, and driven by the pursuit of operational excellence. We are a company dedicated to driving positive change in the industry through continuous data center innovation, diversity and inclusion, and corporate sustainability. We realize not only is providing a comprehensive benefits package important, but we also provide a generous 401k match with immediate vesting, free membership to Gympass which provides our employees a rich health and wellness benefit and competitive time off plan. Giving back and having fun is important to our team whether it be serving our communities or employee and customer events. Our Aligned DNA is what makes us unique and successful! As part of our exciting growth, we are currently searching for a Network Engineer. The Network Engineer will help to drive the stability and sustainability of our internal network and discover innovative ways to automate and scale our network design. The Network team plays a critical role in building out, responding to network events and determining root cause for internal team and external vendors/ISPs to ensure the network is highly available. The ideal candidate will be expected to provide high quality network problem management and root cause analysis. He/she will demonstrate an excellent knowledge of networking and networking concepts and theory. The candidate will need to have experience participating in operational network support for a large-scale environment. He/she will have a proven track record of success in driving complex issues to resolution autonomously and/or collaboratively. A love for pushing the envelope on new and existing technology is required. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide critical network support for all Aligned Energy networks to diagnose and respond to large-scale networking events Work with ISPs to install and diagnose problems between Aligned Energy network and their infrastructure. Work with internal teams to troubleshoot any internal networking issues that may arise. Working knowledge of wireless networking for installation and troubleshooting Deliver business focused solutions and processes that are simple, sustainable and repeatable Partner with our broader engineering organization to reduce operational burden Work closely with other networking staff to ensure fast, smooth roll-out of new designs and products Drive standards across the network and ensure that we are fully compliant to those standards and policies Monitor and manage communications during large-scale events utilizing an established process Create and review documentation and process regarding recurring issues, new standard operating procedures, knowledge transfer material, etc. Troubleshoot networking, routing and interconnectivity issues, including troubleshooting of network device configuration for routers and DWDM equipment Identify and take ownership for opportunities to automate repeatable networking tasks through creation and maintenance of scripts and tools Contribute through innovation to the reduction in the end-to-end cost of delivery Some travel will be required as new sites come online BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent Ethernet and IP networking knowledge and extensive experience in the application of IP protocols. Substantial background in support large scale service provider or enterprise networks. Significant experience with protocols and concepts: BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, UDP, HSRP, VRF, VPC, DNS, ARP, Tunnels & Port Channeling Excellent analytical skills Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills Knowledge or awareness of IT best practice frameworks (ITIL, COBIT) and Operational Excellence concepts or methodologies Ability to participate in on-call duties are an expected part of this position Willingness to work off hours as needed PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A relevant degree in a related technical discipline or at least four years’ relevant experience in a large-scale network operations environment is preferred. Effective prioritization and time management CCNA/CCNP certifications a plus PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Continually required to stand Continually required to walk Continually required to sit Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity COMPENSATION: $100,000 - $130,000 + Bonus BENEFITS & PERKS: Aligned Data Centers is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. Eligible employees have access to: Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants. FSAs offered for health and dependent care to increase tax savings. Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Company-Sponsored Insurance: Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (with medical election) Optional Benefits: Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage Wellness Programs: Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. At Aligned, we are committed to transparency and fostering a positive employee experience from your very first interaction with us. In compliance with Illinois pay disclosure requirements, when you join Aligned, you’ll have access to the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, short and long disability, life insurance and other voluntary benefits, 401k with employer match, bonus opportunities, paid time off, wellness benefits and professional development opportunities, all designed to support your well-being and career growth. We want you to have a clear understanding of what we offer, so you can make informed decisions about your future with us. Aligned is equally committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. We ensure that all applicants and team members are considered for employment, advancement, and all other employment-related matters without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of your job due to a disability or medical condition, please contact our People & Culture team. Accommodation requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable laws. Aligned will make reasonable accommodations where necessary to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.