Job Description

Title: Network Engineer

Location: Memphis, TN

Duration: FTE

Our direct client is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join their team in Memphis, TN. As a pioneering company focused on accelerating human scientific discovery through artificial intelligence, we are looking for a dedicated professional to support and enhance the network infrastructure. This role will play a critical part in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of network systems to support the organization's mission of advancing collective understanding of the universe.

Summary

The Network Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our network infrastructure. This position requires a solid foundation in network fundamentals, troubleshooting, and vendor-specific technologies. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless connectivity and optimal performance of our backbone and datacenter networks while contributing to innovative projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain network systems at layers 1 through 4, ensuring robust connectivity and performance.
• Perform break/fix operations, diagnosing and resolving network issues methodically to minimize downtime.
• Implement and manage routing, switching, IP services, and network automation to support the infrastructure.
• Monitor and optimize internal routing protocols, ensuring efficient configuration and day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate with team members to deploy and troubleshoot TCP/IP-based systems.
• Document network configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps to maintain clear records.
• Contribute to technical projects with a project management mindset, ensuring timely and effective delivery.
• Stay updated on emerging networking protocols, programming languages, and vendor operating systems to adapt to evolving needs.

Qualifications

• Beginner to intermediate logical and physical understanding of break/fix operations, including network layers 1, 2, 3, and 4.
• Beginner to intermediate understanding of network fundamentals.
• Knowledge of routing, switching, IP services, and network automation.
• Working knowledge of at least two internal routing protocols, including their configuration and day-to-day operation.
• Beginner to intermediate working knowledge of backbone and datacenter networks.
• Beginner to intermediate working knowledge of TCP/IP.
• Familiarity with Juniper OS and Cisco IOS, with the ability to configure and troubleshoot these systems.
• Vendor certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, or JNCIP are preferred.
• Experience with vendor hardware including Cisco, Juniper, NVIDIA, and Avocent.
• Understanding of Unix/Linux shells and scripting languages, with a preference for Python.
• Ability to learn new networking protocols, programming/scripting languages, and vendor operating systems as necessary.
• Methodical approach to troubleshooting network issues.
• Strong documentation and communication skills to effectively convey technical information.
• Technical project management mindset to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Team-player attitude, with a proactive and highly motivated approach to work.

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