The job you will perform:
* plan, design, document, implement, and support wan, data center, collocation and cloud infrastructures.
* work in collaboration with the architecture team to test, document, and provide proof of concepts for emerging technologies.
* troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade, and provide solutions to hardware/software problems.
* identify, communicate, and implement proactive changes that must be performed to prevent problems.
* management of international paper’s network to meet service levels, including capacity planning and upgrades.
* expand, deploy, refresh and remove all supported data center network technologies, software and services, in collaboration with global telecom architects.
the skills you will bring:
* a bachelor’s degree in an it-related discipline, or demonstrated years of experience.
* 5+ years of network engineering experience working directly with wan and data center network technologies and services.
* cisco ccna or equivalent experience, ccnp preferred.
* demonstrates an understanding and practical application experience of the following technologies and services.
* wide area network (wan) and local area network (lan) and wireless backup (3g/4g) data network technologies.
* protocols: ethernet, mlppp, ppp, ipsec, and cellular data.
* tcp/ip and virtual lans (vlan) configuration of switches and routers.
* layer-3 (ospf and bgp), quality of service (qos), ipt integration, performance monitoring, and tuning.
* hardware platform: cisco.
* vxlan, aci, ospf, bgp, eigrp, qos, performance monitor, tuning, and packet decode.
* wan, cisco sdwan, aci, and nexus technology experience preferred.
* python, perl, tcl, bash, or eem scripting skills.
* excellent written and verbal, business and technical communication skills for management-level audiences.
* drive to succeed, highly self-motivated, and ability to learn on the fly.
* ability to be flexible with changing requirements.
* superior problem analysis and solving skills applying personal experience and experience from others.
* professional and courteous attitude towards all team members.
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