Description We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for a Network Engineer I, primarily focused on supporting the network qualification of devices and software for our cloud-based network. This role will be remote, with the position being based in Seattle, Washington.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Network Qualification of devices and software for our cloud-based network.

• Develop and utilize procedures and tools to test new hardware, optics, protocols, and software.

• Create and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks for the team and business units.

• Collaborate with networking automation services for the development and integration of support tooling.

• Construct dashboards to represent data at various network layers and device roles to help identify network issues and anomalies.

• Work with network vendor technical account team and internal qualification and test team to assist in the qualification of new firmware and/or operating systems.

• Collaborate with program/project managers to develop milestones and deliverables.

• Utilize knowledge of protocols such as MPLS BGP/OSPF/IS-IS TCP IPv4 IPv6 DNS and DHCP.

• Apply experience with scripting or automation and data center design - Python preferred.

• Use network modeling and programming skills, such as YANG OpenConfig NETCONF, to support network operations.

• Work under limited supervision, using detail oriented concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.

• Ensure excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills are used to maintain effective relationships and communication channels. Requirements • Proficiency in networking protocols, DNS and DHCP

• Solid understanding of network issues and network devices

• Ability to supervise and manage tasks effectively

• Expertise in programming languages, particularly Python

• Knowledge of cloud technologies and servers

• Ability to support workstations in a network environment

• Understanding of automation in network engineering

• Familiarity with computer hardware and operating systems

• Excellent written communication skills

• Ability to work on deliverables and achieve milestones

• Experience in creating dashboards for business units

• Knowledge of firmware in network devices

• Understanding of engineering procedures and ability to implement them

• Proficiency in handling Internet-based tasks and services

• Ability to work in a timely and efficient manner. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®

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