Senior Network Engineer

Submitted by anna on Oct 14, 2011

The Senior Network Engineer will be part of the Content Propagation and Resolution team ("CPR"). CPR is responsible for running the DNS of over 10% of the Internet, as well as devising and providing support for emerging protocols on the 'Net. In this role, the Senior Network Engineer will design and implement the supporting infrastructure to run name-services applications in a globally distributed environment. The Senior Network Engineer may also take an active lead in developing and shaping the future of the Internet by working within the Internet community to define, build and implement emerging technologies.

Key responsibilities:

Design and implementation of new network and routing architectures

Retrofit existing network and routing architectures as required

Set up and maintain test-lab networks

Lead group interop with colocation providers, transit providers and Internet exchanges

Evaluate hardware/software/protocols for production viability

Troubleshoot and support network gear and operations

Provide protocol and standards expertise, particularly for networking and related protocols

Provide documentation and training for networking and other non-networking peers

Provide second-level support to resolve customer and organization name service issues as submitted within the ticketing system, or as escalated by the Network Operations Center

Develop scripts and applications to automate common or repetitive tasks

Some participation in Network-Operator Communities

Technical knowledge & skills required:

Expertise in routing protocols, with specific knowledge in BGP, multicasting, and anycasting

Proven track record of designing and/or maintaining robust, world-class production networks

Operational experience with vendor-diverse network gear and environments (Juniper, Cisco, others)

Cisco CCIE or equivalent experience a plus

Experience with packet and traffic analysis

DNS operational experience preferred

DNS protocol expertise a plus

UNIX systems administration experience a plus

Ability to read and understand technical specifications quickly.

You may often be required to work outside regular working hours and from remote locations (remote offices, datacenters, home), approximately 10-15% travel, some international.

Telecommuting applications will be considered, preferably from applicants who can commit to the EST work schedule.

Personal skills required

Ability to work in a geographically-distributed team

Analytical ability

Ability to take initiative

Good at working with others

Excellent comprehension of written technical material

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

NO AGENCIES OR VISA SPONSORSHIPS WILL BE CONSIDERED

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities able to perform the essential functions.

Please send resumes to resumes3@afilias.info