Network Deployment Engineer

New Era Technology is a global technology solutions provider with 4,500+ employees and offices around the world. New Era offers Cloud, Managed, Professional, and Security services, and delivers Collaboration, Data Networking, Digital Transformation, and Physical & Life Safety solutions to more than 14,500 customers worldwide.

 

We are looking for team members to contribute to and deliver our mission: “To deliver and support technology solutions that securely connect people, places, and information.” New Era Technology is a community of like-minded, like-hearted people who share the same vision and values.

 

Work alongside the finest team of highly skilled and industry-certified professionals who are encouraged to drive change and think outside of the box. As a team member, you will receive competitive benefits, industry training, and certifications.  New Era Technology empowers businesses to embrace the future workplace. As customers shift their perspectives on where and how work happens, we are there to meet them with flexible, resilient, and productive solutions.

 

New Era Technology provides a team-oriented culture, a positive environment filled with an incredible staff, and a genuine passion for providing the best service to our customers worldwide. We believe that investing in our employees is the key to professional growth, delivering exceptional experiences for our customers, and setting the standard for excellence in our field.

 

We offer a growth-orientated, high-tech environment for employees. Along with our many benefits, you can expect a corporate culture that promotes personal and professional development. Our customer-focused teams are built on our core values: Community, Integrity, Agile, and Committed.

We currently have a need for a Network Deployment Engineer supporting multi-campus Network Infrastructure environment. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant work experience supporting network integrations, consolidations and hardware upgrades for data/voice/video/wireless technologies.   Global Financial Services, Healthcare or Pharmaceutical experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:  

• Perform an initial assessment detailing project site conditions, deficiencies, and requirements for infrastructure build. 
• Maintain up-to-date status on construction, cabling, power, cooling, etc. through PM and escalate any issues that may delay network hardware deployment
• Based on project requirements, build a Rough Order of Magnitude [RoM] cost for Network Equipment and Resources
• Once Bill of Materials (BoM) processed, obtain Purchase Order # from PM and follow-up with vendor on shipment/delivery status
• Work with Structured Cabling to finalize rack elevations, confirm fiber/copper risers, and understand the horizontal cabling plan
• Build Network Connectivity Visio diagram for all network hardware and interconnects based on the latest approved Network Engineering Designs
• Allocate the IP Network blocks for the site, all floors, and all services and work with end-user-device support teams on IP address reservations/assignments
• Build the network configuration templates for all Distribution, Wired, Wireless, and Security switches based on the latest approved Network Engineering Designs
• Build basic connectivity templates for Wireless Controllers, Firewalls, and Voice gateways based on the latest approved Wireless/Security/UC Engineering Designs
• Rack/Stack/Connect all network hardware according to elevations and interconnect information in the already built Visio diagrams
• Work with Telecom provisioning team to receive, connect, test, validate, and documents all data carrier circuits.  Work with Telecom provisioning and carrier to resolve all issues
• Upgrade/Downgrade IOS codes on network hardware to approved versions of code.  Excludes Firewalls and Wireless Controllers
• Successfully complete and document failover tests that include, WAN links, Uplinks, Hardware, and Power
• Update all required tools that support the network infrastructure; Solarwinds, NetMRI, Infoblox, TACACs, Stealthwatch, CMDB, etc. 
• Provide support to teams during end-device deployment ahead, during and after of Go-Live.
• Decommission Network Infrastructure based on project scope, gather requirements and discuss decommission details.
• Report onsite day of decommission to disconnect, power down, remove, and label all network equipment then move from site to storage and confirm move

 Skills required: 

• 5+ years' experience with enterprise-level network deployment and implementation
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical discipline
• Hands on experience racking and stacking network hardware
• Thorough experience with Cisco Catalyst 4500, 6500, 3850, 9300, 9500, 9400 switches, including implementing and troubleshooting all aspects of L1 – L4 networking.
• Thorough experience with Cisco ISR routers 2900, 3900, 4400, including implementing and troubleshooting all aspects of L1 – L4 networking.
• Proficient with the design, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and monitoring of core LAN/WAN/MAN services
• Proficient in routing protocols: BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, HSRP/GLBP, Multicast
• Advanced knowledge of layer two protocols, LLDP, CDP, ARP, Port Channeling, Trunks, STP, MPLS, etc.
• Mastery of advanced performance tuning and capacity management concepts
• Through understanding of IP concepts including routing, VLAN's, QoS, tuning and capacity management concepts
• In-depth understanding of network security and access control
• Experience with Network Security, i.e. Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet
• Knowledge of Cisco Wireless LAN, helping with surveys and mounting of equipment
• Current Cisco data networking certifications i.e. CCNA, CCNP, CCDP, CCIE strongly preferred
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communications skills
• Excellent documentation skills, Visio, Flowcharts, Block Diagrams, Processes, etc.

Physical Demands:

 

• Regular use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Regular, repetitive movements such as typing, mouse movements, and scrolling. Ability to hear and understand spoken communications, both in person and via remote communication tools (e.g., phone, video conferencing).
• Ability to see and read computer screens and printed documents, as well as adjust focus. This includes prolonged periods of looking at a computer screen.

 

Must be vaccinated for influenza annually and able to work onsite in NYC paying a salary range of $105,000 to $115,000 annually.