In this role, you’ll bring your expertise in routing protocols, hands-on troubleshooting, and solution deployment to ensure a seamless transition to next-generation networking infrastructure. You will also have the ability to work closely with our customer to help them adhere to standards, and help mentor across our team of engineers, fostering growth and teamwork to achieve shared success. Description
Primary Responsibilities
• Lead Network Deployment Activities: Architect, design, and implement network switch refreshes across enterprise environments and remote offices, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Mentor and Guide Engineers: Share knowledge and provide hands-on mentorship to all team members, fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes skill development and innovation.
• Hands-On Troubleshooting: Resolve complex networking issues using advanced troubleshooting techniques, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
• Optimize Network Solutions: Develop deployment strategies and configurations for switching and routing solutions, leveraging industry best practices and cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Release and Project Managers, Smart Hands resources, and clients to ensure smooth execution of deployment plans.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Create detailed documentation of system designs, configurations, and processes for both internal and client use.
• Proactive Innovation: Continuously research and implement new networking technologies to enhance performance, reduce costs, and improve reliability.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Technical Expertise:
o High proficiency in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS) and troubleshooting skills in complex network environment.
o Strong experience with switching technologies, including Nexus, Catalyst Switches, spine-leaf and SDA architecture.
o Hands-on experience in Managing and deploying SDA (Wired & Wireless infrastructure) using Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNAC)
o Strong knowledge on VxLAN and LISP.
o Hands-on experience on LAN technologies including QoS and Dot1x.
o Knowledge on Cisco ISE.
o Familiarity with DMZ, Firewall, load balancer, and DDI (DNS, DHCP and IP Schema).
• Leadership and Mentorship:
o Proven ability to mentor and work with existing engineers to build strong, collaborative teams.
o Strong decision-making skills with a focus on achieving measurable results.
• Innovation and Attention to Detail:
o A passion for seeking new, better ways of doing things, with a meticulous focus on detail.
o A proactive mindset to identify and resolve potential issues before they arise.
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Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 10–15 years of experience in network engineering with a focus on deployment and implementation.
• Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent (Cisco/Arista certifications preferred).
• Experience working in production data centers, Enterprise Networks routing/switching, and firewalls.
• Proficiency with networking tools and technologies, including ERP, MS Office, and service management platforms.
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Why Join Us?
• Freedom to Innovate: Bring your ideas to life in a dynamic, supportive environment.
• Mentorship Opportunities: Build and shape a high-performing engineering team.
• Make an Impact: Play a key role in modernizing critical financial infrastructure.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a talented team that values teamwork and shared success.
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If you’re ready to tackle challenging projects and make a difference, we want to hear from you. Let’s innovate together!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- 10-15 years of experience in network engineering focused on deployment and implementation
- CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent certification
- Experience with Cisco or Arista networking technologies
- Experience working in production data centers
- Experience with enterprise network routing and switching
- Experience with firewalls
- Proficiency with ERP, Microsoft Office, and service management platforms
- Proficiency with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, switching technologies, SDA, VXLAN, LISP, QoS, and 802.1X
- Hands-on experience deploying wired and wireless SDA infrastructure using Cisco Catalyst Center
- Knowledge of Cisco ISE, DMZs, firewalls, load balancers, and DDI services
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical and prescription drug coverage plus dental and vision plan options. Life and disability protections are also included, along with EAP and emergency travel assistance.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid time off, company holidays, floating holidays, and multiple leave types such as jury duty and bereavement leave. Paid time off and benefits are also characterized as “good” in at least one recent account.
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Retirement Support — Retirement and tax-advantaged savings options include a 401(k), FSAs, and an HSA with company contributions. A company match is also cited in one instance, suggesting some employer support for retirement saving.
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What We Do
Black Box is a global digital infrastructure integrator delivering network and system integration services and solutions, support services, and technology products to businesses in the United States, Europe, India, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America and has around 4,000 professionals globally. Black Box has strong service offerings in network integration, digital connectivity infrastructure, data center build-out, modern workplace, and cybersecurity for businesses across various industries including financial services, technology, healthcare, retail, public services like airports; manufacturing, and other sectors.
