Network Engineer (Standard) @ Infogain

Job Title: IP Deployment Engineer

Location: India

We are seeking a IP Deployment Engineer to join our team, tasked with deploying and supporting one of the worlds largest and most intricate networks. The ideal candidate is a proactive, quick learner, and highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role requires a creative problem-solver who challenges the status quo and brings innovative solutions to everyday issues. The successful candidate will also possess excellent communication skills, capable of building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners such as vendors and contractors.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Program Managers and Network Engineering to define site design requirements and develop project implementation and migration plans. This includes creating and reviewing deployment packages such as Engineering Design Packages (EDP), Scope of Works (SoW), Method of Procedures (MoP), Rack Face Elevations (RFE), and Bill of Materials (BoM).

Provide technical leadership and guidance, both remotely and on-site, for network upgrades and new PoP site builds. This covers areas like power, cooling, rack layout, cable management, equipment installation, network configuration, testing, and production traffic handoff.

Calculate and document power and space requirements for equipment at multiple PoP sites. Coordinate with Colocation Vendors, local Engineering, and Facilities Operations to meet these requirements.

Actively contribute to the improvement of documentation, automation, and processes.

Design cages and racks, understanding the current and future needs of PoP infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications:

Over 5 years of experience in deploying and supporting network hardware platforms and architectures, including Cisco and/or Juniper routers/switches.

Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting IP routing/switching technologies and protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, ISIS, OSPF, and MPLS in a dual-stack IPv4/6 environment.

Experience in coordinating and executing large-scale hardware installations and configurations.

Demonstrated ability to lead and execute complex network deployment projects with meticulous attention to detail.

Strong interaction skills with vendors and external parties to ensure project completion.

Experience with cage design using tools like MS Visio/Omnigraffle for layouts and rack elevations.

Familiarity with Data Center electrical and cooling configurations (IEC, NEMA, AC/DC power, and power redundancy scenarios).

Experience with Linux/OS tools.

Ability to work effectively in a global team environment with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications such as CCNP or JNCIP preferred; Expert-level certifications are a plus.

Experience with scripting and automation.

Experience in coordinating and executing projects involving the deployment of optical communication equipment (DWDM), site preparations, and OTDR testing is desirable.