Data Center and DMZ Network Engineer (Implementation)

　　Richmond, Virginia

　　Job Description:

　　About Us:

　　At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

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　　Accountable for infrastructure tool and/or service designs within one or more technical domains that enable business strategies in accordance with architectural governance, standards and policies. Facilitates deployment of tools and/or services by leading other Infrastructure engineers in solution development, in addition to the development and maintenance of templates, playbooks and automation to be used during implementation. Demonstrates a high level of technical expertise within one or more technical domains. Demonstrates the ability to decompose issues or objectives into units of work that can be assigned to other team members. They advocate and advance more efficient solution delivery practices and evangelize great design, engineering and organizational practices.

　　The role of the Data Center and DMZ Network Implementation Engineer is to provide technical implementation services to support the evolution and ongoing support of the IP Network in response to projects (all types), upgrades, service and feature enhancements and forremediation/break-fixservices. The work is always in alignment to the current and approved architectural, roadmaps, technology standards and templates, governance and change management policies set forth by the firm. While the role primarily has an implementation and validation engineering focus, a strong understanding of design engineering concepts is required.

　　This role also provides senior networking technical support to Network Operations and partners with the Design and Architecture Engineering teams. An understanding of the role of Operations; troubleshooting practices and the use of proactive and reactive tools is important to the Data Network Implementation Engineer’s role. They must be mindful of how their role impacts the firm’s business and reputation. Concepts such as driving value, always delivering quality, and understanding how their work impacts service resiliency (C&R) are important. Understanding risk and having strong decision-making skills on assessing risk to the production network is essential to the success of the Network Implementation Engineer.

　　This role is part of a global solutions and service delivery organization. This position will interface with several collaborators; internal and externalcustomers/suppliers/providers;architecture, product engineering, product management, finance and business management and operations teams. At times, they may interface with various levels of senior management. Strong written, verbal and presentation skills are a must. The candidate must be able to work on their own and successfully in team settings of various sizes and locations. Adherence and use of standards, product sets, templates, systems, and artifacts are important to the success of the engineer, the department, and the firm at large.

　　The technology areas of focus for the role includes:

　　Data Center and end user networks, public and private Network Transport and Optical systems and emerging technologies (Switched-Ethernet, LTE, etc.)

　　Corporate/Branch and Building Networking including Wireless

　　Knowledge in related technology areas such as Voice and Voice over IP (VoIP) solutions is a plus

　　Network Appliance, Video and Unified Communications knowledge are important

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　Candidate must understand how designs turn into Implementations that are based upon standards and defined strategies

　　Works with Design and Architecture Engineering in a “knowledge sharing” capacity in support of the team’s adoption and successful delivery of technology (new), systems or process changes

　　Plays a strong role in project delivery lifecycle management. Partners with the Design Engineering team to create Detailed Implementation Plans for all design, Test and Accept criteria, Back-Out and Validation plans and procedures. Adheres to Project Close-Out practices such as asset tracking, inventories, chargeback, documentation and the related systems, tools, and process updates

　　The Implementation Engineer stands between the project manager, design engineer and operations. They support initiatives as they transition between design, implementation, and operations. They are active in all phases as an SME to support, solve program and facilitates decision making. The goal is to help the orderly and timely execution of projects and initiatives in an optimal, strategic, and low risk way

　　Role performs Q/A function prior to every implementation project. Reviews a design and understands how it is based upon standards and how it matches to the “commission” details (installation, turn-up)

　　Any questions must be reviewed with the Design Engineer

　　Required Skills:

　　Minimum of 10 to 12 years’ experience in Data Networking-related disciplines in design, operate and implementation services

　　Cloud or SDN knowledge and experience

　　Strong CISCO NSO experience and general experience in Network Automation tools and processes

　　Design, Implementation, Support Data Center SDN; ACI/NSX, Arista CloudVision

　　Design, Implementation, Support SDWAN is required, preferred if on Cloudgenix

　　Strong Automation Skills – Expect, Rancid, REST/SOAP

　　Software development experience, should think like a software developer

　　Strong knowledge of Network Security

　　Adhere to global design authority processes and procedures

　　Demonstrate good computer skills and the use of various applications such as MS Office, MS Visio

　　Ability to assemble professional documents and artifacts

　　Have extensive knowledge and experience using (both reactively and productive) advanced tooling. It includes but is not limited to Sniffer/wire Shark, Prognosis, Scripting, SolarWinds, HP NA/OpsWare/OpenView

　　Application experience with an innovation “mind-set” and how it impacts how engineering work gets done is important

　　Coding and application design experience

　　Responsible for the quality of the service outputs of his/her work

　　Voice/VoIP/UC and Video knowledge (understanding of VoIP/UC systems (i.e., Cisco CUCM, AVAYA Communications Manager, Microsoft LYNC and Skype for Business)

　　Experience in process re-engineering and work styles such as ITIL, Six Sigma, MOF/MSF

　　Organized and detail oriented; must have a strong technical acumen

　　Desired Skills:

　　Leadership: Self-starter, self-directed and shows initiative

　　Focused on execution, delivery, and commitment to dates

　　Can tie strategy and actions to business impact and results

　　Demonstrates ownership: Is accountable and can hold others accountable (professionally)

　　Strong written and verbal communications skills

　　Ability to communicate and influence upward as well as laterally

　　Crisis Management experience

　　Ability to partner with others for the good of the initiative

　　Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, related field and or technical training

　　Wireless LAN: Aruba preferred

　　Industry Certifications in CCDP, CCNA, CCNP, and CCIE

　　Associated certifications JUNOS/JNCP, Arista, Cisco CCVP, and CCIP-Voice

　　Strong skills in Scripting required; Python, Ansible, PowerShell

　　Strong Automation Skills – Expect, Rancid, REST/SOAP

　　Experience working in an Agile environment

　　Strong background in IT service delivery role (engineering support for projects)

　　Experience in various equipment manufacturers including, but not limited to CISCO, Juniper, Arista, Brocade, EMC

　　Financial services (Insurance, Banking, Investment banking)

　　Knowledge and experience in Software and Systems Application and design (Linux, UNIX, etc.)

　　Has participated in design and/or implementation of major IT projects

　　Shift:

　　1st shift (United States of America)

　　Hours Per Week:

　　40

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