Data Center NetOps Engineer

Job Description

Defines and/or contributes to the automation strategy, drives the maturity of automation solutions and their adoption in the network domain. Defines and implements the use of CI/CD in the environment, and version control for automation solutions. Assesses the needs and automates network deployments in cloud and on premise. Deploys and upgrades production and disaster recovery related network solutions for new and existing cloud. Scans the market to assess technology, product and automation solutions and tools applicable to Intel's network environment. Maintains and evaluates network management software and tools to deliver operational efficiency. Collaborates with other teams to design and implement tools for automating processes that involve the network infrastructure, network deployment, and operational tasks. Drives stability and sustainability of Intel's network infrastructure; identifies innovative ways to automate and scale the network to all the data centers. Builds tools to configure, monitor, maintain, and visualize Intel's network that connects multiple data centers, adhering to standard network operating procedures and policies. Codes and updates software to solve complex network management and monitoring tasks such as configuration and deployment of network devices, monitoring of network health metrics, and tracking network utilization over time. Contributes to building next generation solutions for network and security services, enhances the current service levels and manages the asset lifecycle including patch compliance, vulnerability management and configuration drift management.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits:
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to multitask
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic and team oriented environment- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions in the face of ambiguity and provide risk-optimized, practical solutions to business problems.

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or any other related field.
• 5+ years of network operations and engineering experience in highly complex network environments containing Cisco, Extreme, Arista and F5 network components, ideally supported with a recognized industry certification e.g. Cisco CCNA.
• 1+ year working experience in Python and CI/CD environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SDN solutions from Cisco and/or Arista, implementing Layer 2/3 redundancy such as link aggregation protocols and loop prevention protocols e.g. MLAG, LACP, STP, HSRP, VRRP.
• Experience of implementing link aggregation protocols and loop prevention protocols e.g. MLAG, LACP, STP.
• Strong skills of managing a network fabric that includes supporting integrated components e.g. firewalls, load balancers, web app firewalls.
• Expert in TCP/IP variable length subnet masking, address allocation in both V4/V6.
• Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries.
• Demonstrable knowledge of dynamic routing protocols e.g. OSPF, BGP.
• Strong experience with Network security concepts, appliances, and implementation.
• Comprehends industry cabling standards, and the layers of the OSI model.
• Strong skills in DNS/DHCP concepts and solutions.
• Experience with user level experience on Linux based platforms/appliances advantageous.
• Database skills: developing SQL queries.
• Understanding of CI/CD and working experience with GitHub
• Advanced scripting: Ansible or Python, advantage for Python skills.
• Backend scripting development: Experience with Rest API and XML/JSON.

Inside this Business Group

Intel's Information Technology Group (IT) designs, deploys and supports the information technology architecture and hardware/software applications for Intel. This includes the LAN, WAN, telephony, data centers, client PCs, backup and restore, and enterprise applications. IT is also responsible for e-Commerce development, data hosting and delivery of Web content and services.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.


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Working Model

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. In certain circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business needs.