Description

You will serve as a network engineer focused on the staging, configuration, and deployment of Cisco ASR 9000 series routers within service provider core networks.

Responsibilities

• Stage hardware at the Eastern Data Center and apply like-for-like configurations following industry best practices.
• Assist with the physical installation of routers into remote WAN POPs and the deployment of core routers into regional POPs.
• Execute OS upgrades across a suite of ASR routers and transition services during scheduled after-hours maintenance windows.
• Perform fault isolation, remediation, and Root Cause Analysis to ensure optimal service availability.
• Develop implementation plans and coordinate deployment projects with various agencies.

Required Skills

• 36-60 months of hands-on experience with Cisco ASR platforms, specifically ASR 9902, 9903, 9904, and ASR 9000 Series nV technology.
• Proficiency with Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS, and IOS-XR.
• Deep knowledge of routing protocols including OSPF, EBGP, IBGP, and Optimized Edge Routing.
• Experience with MPLS, VRFs, VRF-Lite, and Network Virtualization.
• Technical expertise in L2/L3 Ether-channels, VLANs, L2TPVPN, and HSRP.
• Familiarity with AAA services (TACACS+, Radius), ACLs, and QoS.
• Practical experience with NetFlow V5/V9, IP SLA, NTP, DNS, DHCP, and SNMP V2/V3.
• Proven ability to design and support large-scale Service Provider, WAN, Data Center, and Metro Ethernet networks.
• Experience managing projects and directing the work of others through implementation.

Preferred Skills

• Cisco CCNP, CCDP, CCIE, or CCDE certifications.

Key Skills

Education

Any Graduate