Network - Data Center Engineer

Job Title : (Network - Data Center Engineer)

About Kyyba :

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.

At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Job Description

Position : Network - Data Center Engineer

Location : Dearborn, MI

Duration : Long term project – open ended

Pay rate : $45-$51 with all benefits

Description :

Lead design and implementation planning for Data Center LAN projects : o Communicate with various Server Hosting, Mainframe and Storage teams to understand network connectivity requirements; encourage compliance with Data Center standards o Design network (logical, physical) according to approved standards; consult with Network Engineering team as appropriate if customer requirements don’t align with standards o Arrange space and power with Data Center Facilities team o Maintain bill-of-materials; order network hardware and cabling following purchasing process / policies; approve payment of invoices o Plan changes to network configurations in accordance with standards and following change control process / policy; plan associated DNS configuration changes o Coordinate hardware, cabling and configuration tasks with Network Operations o Create logical network drawings and change control documents o Attend change control meetings to present project information and resolve implementation issues o Manage project resources / timing and communicate plans to stakeholders. Create network design and process documentation in various formats (drawings, spreadsheets) ¿ Coordinate Network Refresh projects (Cisco L2 / L3 and ACI switches). Monitor software updates / bugs / patches (Cisco NXOS and ACI); implement approved code updates ¿ Coordinate with Network Engineering to test new network designs, hardware, code updates, etc.

Primary Skills Required : Extensive knowledge of Cisco IOS, NXOS, ACI ¿ Extensive knowledge of Cisco L2 / L3 switch technologies. In depth knowledge of Ethernet switching (1G, 10G, 40G, 100G) ¿ Knowledge of basic networking and IP protocols. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Visio, Excel and Sharepoint applications. Strong project management skills, organization skills, personal discipline, interpersonal relationship skills and communication skills (written and oral) Additional Skills Preferred : Strong process mindset – ability to follow and create effective and sustainable processes ¿ Design, configure, and maintain Cisco NCS DWDM optical transport systems (e.g., NCS 2000 / 4000 series), Develop and document procedures for Cisco NCS DWDM optical network maintenance and repair. Perform testing and validation of Cisco NCS DWDM optical technologies in a dedicated lab environment. Perform network upgrades, expansions, and hardware refresh ¿ Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis for network switching / routing and optical issues ¿ Work with vendors for hardware / software upgrades and issue resolution ¿ Ensure compliance with operational standards and security policies

Experience Preferred :

Cisco Certifications (CCNA, CCNP) Other technical or project management certifications (e.g. RCDD, PMI)

Location : (Dearborn, MI)

Disclaimer :

Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”

It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at

Rewards :

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Term life

Voluntary life and disability insurance

Optional Pre-paid legal plan

Optional Identity theft plan

Optional Medical and dependent FSA

Work-visa sponsorship

Opportunity for advancement

Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client

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