Level 3 Network Engineer/ Network Engineer

Job Title: Level 3 Network EngineerJob Description:Atomic Data Centers is seeking to hire a Level 3 Network Engineer.  The ideal candidate must possess expert level knowledge in Cisco Networking, Windows and Unix Server Administration, Storage Area Networks, and Virtualization.  The ideal candidate must be able to architect, design, and support complex infrastructure architectures in a Data Center environment.  Essential Job Functions•  Escalation point for troubleshooting of complex networking related issues in a NOC environment.•  Architect, design, and configure custom infrastructure solutions for Data Center customers.•  Operate and optimize existing Cisco network interconnecting multiple Data Centers with customer locations and the Internet.•  Configure custom security policies in existing Cisco ASA 5500 series firewalls to support customer VPNs and protect customer servers.•  Configure MPLS services in existing MPLS backbone to interconnect customer locations with Data Center resources.•  Configure customer facing network ports on existing Cisco network including T1, Multilink PPP T1, T3, Metro Ethernet, Ethernet.  â€¢  Provide internal level 3 support of EIGRP and BGP routing.•  Provide internal level 3 support of layer 2 switching .•  Provide internal level 3 support of VMWare VI3.•  Provide internal level 3 support of NetApp SAN.•  Provide advanced technical direction and leadership to the lower level network administrators/engineers through the planning and implementation processes.•  Ensures availability of 24x7 on-call support for emergencies.Basic Qualifications•  Advanced knowledge with 7 years experience in a high-performance datacenter with direct support and network services engineering responsibilities.•  24x7 operations experience required.•  Advanced and proven experience achieving and maintaining 99.999% availability of networks and network services.Certification and Training:•  Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science.•  CCNP certification or equivalent knowledge.Other Qualifications•  Strong leadership skills to effectively mentor and lead junior level personnel•  Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills for design, creation and testing of complex systems•  Strong communication skills to communicate systems proposals to management and customers and provide systems diagnoses and resolution for current systems•  Strong interpersonal skills to interact with customers, senior level personnel, subordinates and team member•  Strong organization skills to prioritize work, balance and lead complex projects•  Ability to work independently and as part of a team•  Ability to integrate highly complex hardware and software systems