NCDIT - Technical Specialist- Mid Level
Typical Experience: 36-60 monthsThis is an onsite position.Business DriverNCDIT is looking for a network engineer resource that canassist in the staging, configuration, and deployment of new Cisco Aggregation Services Router (ASR)9000 series of routers which are modular routers intended for service provider(SP) core networks. The resource will be required to stage the hardwareat the Eastern Data Center location in Raleigh, apply configurations that willbe like for like with current configurations except for best practices whererequired, and then assist with deployment of these core routers into designatedregional POPs across the State.Skills RequiredNeed Network Engineer with hands on experience with CiscoASR Router platforms. Specifically ASR 9902, 9903, 9904 and ASR 9000 Series nVtechnology. Requires the ability to upgrade OS for suite of ASR routers,physically install these routers into remote WAN POPs. In addition, thecandidate will be required to assist with deploying and transitioning servicesduring approved after hour maintenance windows.The candidate must demonstrate experience in designing,deploying and supporting large scale networks utilizing the following networktechnologies: OSPF, EBGP, IBGP, Optimized Edge Routing, Virtual Routing andForwarding (VRFs), VRF-Lite, MPLS, Layer 3 Ether-channels, Virtual LANs (VLAN),L2TPVPN, Layer 2 / 3 Ether-channeling, HSRP, Access Control Lists (ACLs), AAAservices, TACACS+, Radius, NetFlow V5 / V9, IP SLA, NTP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP V2 /V3, Layer 2 / Layer 3 Quality of Service (QoS), Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS,IOS-XR, Cisco ISR routers, Cisco ASR routers, and Network Virtualization.In addition, the Network Engineer needs to have experienceand technical skills to accomplish the following assigned responsibilities:- Participate on project teams focusing on networkinfrastructure systems to ensure information technology information issues areaddressed.- High degree of customer service, teamwork, effectivecommunications, organizational awareness, and technical leadership.- Implement new releases of service components into theoperational environment following well-defined controlled processes of change,configuration, and release management.- Coordinate deployment and implementation projects fornetworking services provided to agencies.- Develop implementation and deployment plans and coordinatewith agencies beforehand during the execution of the plans.- Perform fault isolation and remediation to ensure serviceavailability is optimal.- Complete Root Cause Analysis tasks to accurately determinethe true source of pervasive problems.- Analyze system Known Errors to determine the mosteffective solution and implementations according to the Problem Managementprocesses.- Follow work processes and procedures to ensure quick andeffective resolution to technical problems.- Ability to plan and direct the work of others and manageprojects through implementation.- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and writtenformat.- Ability to develop and maintain effective workingrelationships with internal and external stakeholders.- Hands-on-experience, as a Senior Engineer, designing,implementing, and managing networking technology solutions in large scaleenterprise environments which include the following network types: ServiceProvider Networks, Wide Area Networks, Data Center Networks, Metro EthernetSwitching and Routed Networks.Certifications -OptionalCisco Certified Network Professional and Cisco Certified Design Professional Certifications or the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Certification or the Cisco Certified Design Expert Certification.Completed the ITIL Foundations CertificationRequired/Desired SkillsSkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceHands on experience with Cisco ASR Router platforms. Specifically ASR 9902, 9903, 9904 and ASR 9000 Series nV technology.Required5YearsRequires the ability to upgrade OS for suite of ASR routers, physically install these routers into remote WAN POPs.Required5YearsRequires technical knowledge to configure these with MPLS, OSPF, BGP routing best practices.Required5YearsExperience with deploying and transitioning services during approved after hour maintenance windows Required5YearsQuestions