Network Engineer - LAN Specific - Expected 50% Travel

Req ID: 226101

NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Network Engineer - LAN Specific - Expected 50% Travel to join our team in Phoenix, Arizona (US-AZ), United States (US). The position is remote, with roughly 50% travel onto the client's site.

The Network Engineer's role is to provide technology leadership for developing, integrating, and supporting Technology Services. This role will be responsible for specific network related engineering activities specializing in the Local Area Network.

Role Responsibilities:

• Drive successful solution adoption from technology planning, investment decisions, implementation to ongoing operational support for one or several medium complexity portfolios - specific to network activities
• Be responsible for improving the availability, security, compliance, interoperability, performance, and technology cost of assigned portfolios/platforms
• Qualified candidates must possess a combination of business, technical and leadership skills. They must be change advocates and innovators, quick learners, results-oriented, and creators of compelling technology roadmaps. LSAs must seek out and synthesize IT and healthcare trends into multi-year technology investment plans. Mentoring and influencing others in a matrixed team environment is critical to success
• Create, implement, and support several IT portfolios which accelerate the transformation of Technology Services as a key enabler to Client's growth strategy and fulfillment of the organization's mission
• Be able to travel onsite to facilities to assess facility readiness, assist with project pre-work tasks, perform network implementation work and oversee work being done by 3rd party implementation teams
• Be able to work in a team environment, taking direction from team leads, to complete projects successfully and on time.
• Be mentored and coached by Network Architects to build skills and readiness in technology, portfolio, and platform responsibilities
• Participate in focused proof-of-concept activities for technology assessments, communicate findings, develop portfolio roadmaps, investment prioritization, and successful implementation and adoption
• Drive adherence to IT strategy and IT standards in design processes for 3rd party services, products acquired, internal services, integrated hosted solutions, and hardware/software vendors
• Ensure that portfolio performance meets or exceeds operational metrics for scalability, security, compliance, performance and quality in accordance with negotiated service level agreements
• Create solutions that drive progress toward approved standards and reduce the number of exceptions by proactive roadmap and investment prioritization with business and IT owners

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years' Engineering experience with Cisco Networking technologies, including Route/Switch, Wireless, and Nexus

OTHER Highly Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Healthcare industry experience a plus
• Experience with multi-vendor management
• Experience with design, implementation, and troubleshooting of Cisco networks in complex campus environments
• The ability to implement complex LAN/WAN/Wireless networks
• Understanding of Palo Alto Networks firewalls

• Cisco Certifications are preferred
• Strong time management and multitasking skills
• Candidates must possess a combination of business, technical and leadership skills

• Automation for configuration building, script building. The ability to develop an automation process that can be leveraged by the entire team. Also the ability to be able to train the team on how to use it. Experience with ansible/puppet/chef/python
• The ability to write technical scripts, SOP's, and any other documents deemed relevant to achieving success
• An understanding of Project Management methodologies
• A good understanding of cable plant infrastructure (fiber, copper), IDF/MDF/Data Center room designs. This would include determining room layout, understanding of power and cooling requirements

Demonstrate ability to work on complex networks, including the following protocols/topologies:

• NX-OS
• IOS-XE
• ISSU
• VDC
• VPC
• Etherchannel
• VLANS
• SVI
• Spanning-tree
• HSRP
• 802.1q
• LACP
• Multicast
• QoS
• EIGRP
• OSPF
• BGP
• MPLS

For Colorado Candidates Only:

In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Rules, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado. For a candidate in the state of Colorado only, the starting pay range for this role is $78k -$115k. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including actual work location, relevant experience (internal or external), technical skills, and other qualifications.

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About NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA Services is a global business and IT services provider specializing in digital, cloud and automation across a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, applications, infrastructure and business process services. We are part of the NTT family of companies, a partner to 85 % of the Fortune 100.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.

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