Role Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Peering Provisioning Engineer to join our network infrastructure team, contributing to the deployment and management of our extensive peering network This role involves maintaining and expanding our global Edge network infrastructure, offering exposure to diverse technologies and involvement in innovative projects
Responsibilities:
Deploy, configure, and maintain large-scale production and corporate network and server infrastructure across data centers, Points of Presence (POPs), edge, backbone, and content delivery network (CDN) infrastructure
Provide onsite network support and expertise within local data center campuses and offer remote support for POP sites, collaborating with vendor support teams
Schedule and execute network maintenance, repairs, or upgrades, with minimum impact on production networks
Turn up new circuits and collaborate with vendors to troubleshoot out-of-service or faulty circuits
Maintain accurate documentation and database updates to reflect changes in the network
Qualifications/Skills:
Minimum CCNA/JNCIA certification; CCNP (Routing and Switching) preferred
Familiarity with PoP infrastructure concepts including MMR, cross connect, peering, cage, patch panel, and ODF
Proficient in fiber-optic technology, cable and connector types, patch panels, and optical transport technologies
Experience in ordering cross connects and local patches from vendors like Equinix, Interxion, Telehouse, etc across the region
Hands-on experience in Edge capacity provisioning and decommissioning
Skilled in network optimization, including re-stripes, migrations, and capacity upgrades
Strong understanding and practical experience with networking protocols such as BGP, LACP, IS-IS, and MPLS
Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
Proven ability to maintain comprehensive documentation
Expert troubleshooting skills with the capacity to analyze complex situations under pressure
Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate with external peers, vendors, and internal teams
Programming and scripting capabilities are highly desirable
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic global team environment with minimal supervision
Proactive, self-motivated, with a can-do attitude