DC Engineer Specialist

Network Data L3 Core Engineer – Cross Skill backup Primary Skills  14-16 years of Strong experience in managing Windows server environment  Solid knowledge in TCP/IP and networking protocols.  Very strong Experience in routing and switching  Ability and desire to learn DNS, DHCP and other product-related protocols and technology.  Working knowledge of L2, L3 devices.  DC Experience - Cisco Nexus 7k , Cisco Nexus 5k , ASR.  Firewall - Checkpoint , Cisco ASA , Juniper, VPN  Infoblox  Cisco ACE and F5 load balancer  WAAS  BGP / MPLS  Ensure allocation of design variables (ports, VLANs, IP addresses etc) are maintained in the appropriate repository.  Utilise the continuous improvement methodology to realise improvements on processes, costs or efficiency within the team and across organisational boundaries Champion automation techniques and tools to improve speed/volume/consistency of Operations  Maintain data network compliance standards to agreed levels.  Complete acceptance into service within agreed timescales and to the right quality  Maintain data network build standards according to vendor best practices, customer and internal standards  Interface with the design team and provide technical feedback on any shortcomings in the design templates. Secondary Skills  Understanding of one or more operating systems (Microsoft/Linux) desirable.  Juniper Platform experience Certification  CCIE DC ( preferred ) , CCNP Routing and Switching