Ford Motor Company

Data Center Network Engineer

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Missouri • United States

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Tech Stack

DNSFirewallsOpenShiftSwitchingVMware

About the role

  • Consult with Hosting/Storage customers to understand their Enterprise Data Center network connectivity requirements and recommend network designs/solutions
  • Create network design and process documentation in various formats (Visio drawings, spreadsheets)
  • Evaluate, compare, recommend network product offerings and Bill of Materials (BOM) creation
  • Provide technical analysis/support for competitive evaluation (RFQ) of supplier products/offerings
  • Document and update network standards for Enterprise Data Center Networks (DCLAN)
  • Provide technical consulting/support to Planners for Network Refresh projects (Cisco L2/L3 and ACI switches)
  • Monitor software updates/bugs/security patches (Cisco NXOS, ACI, NCS, etc.); implement approved code updates
  • Manage Lab network infrastructure – including setup, teardown, configuration and supporting network connectivity requests from other Lab users
  • Perform Lab Testing & Certification of DCLAN network products, designs, hardware, software code updates, refresh processes, etc. and create associated Runbooks to guide Planners and Operations during implementation
  • Provide technical guidance/mentoring and training to network Planners
  • Provide Day 2 support for new deployments and Incident Escalation Support (as required)
  • Evaluate and enable network monitoring tools/features and match to requirements for proactive/reactive monitoring and alerting and enhancement of troubleshooting capabilities
  • Design, configure, and maintain Network Time Protocol (NTP) systems
  • Design, configure, and maintain Terminal Server Devices
  • 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
  • Support GRC (security) controls review process for DCLAN owned records.

Requirements

  • In depth knowledge and significant experience working with Cisco NXOS, ACI and Fabric (Leaf-Spine) topologies
  • In depth knowledge and significant experience working with L2/L3 switch technologies
  • In depth knowledge and significant experience working with Ethernet switching (1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 100G, 400G)
  • Knowledge and experience working with basic networking and IP protocols including LACP (VPC, MLAG)
  • Proven troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills for network switching/routing and optical issues
  • 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)
  • Experience supporting networks inside an Enterprise Data Center environment
  • Experience with hardware and code certification in a Lab environment
  • Experience with analysis of bugs and security vulnerabilities
  • Experience working with Cisco Nexus Dashboard product (or equivalent network monitoring tools)
  • Experience with network DevOps, scripting, coding
  • Knowledge of routing protocols (ex: OSPF, BGP, static, ISIS)
  • Knowledge of basic network security controls (ex: Firewalls, ACLs, Contracts, etc.)
  • Knowledge of DNS and load-balancing technologies
  • Knowledge of Virtual Hosting solutions (ex: OpenShift Virtualization, VMWare)
  • Knowledge of server, storage and mainframe technologies
  • Knowledge of structured cabling best practices
  • Experience working closely with network suppliers such as Cisco, Arista, Juniper for product evaluations
  • Strong process mindset – ability to follow and create effective and sustainable processes
  • Experience performing network upgrades, expansions, and hardware refresh
  • Experience supporting hardware/software upgrades
  • Ability to ensure compliance with operational standards and security policies
  • High standards for quality; attention to detail
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and manage several projects at the same time
  • Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications or related technical field. 5-8 years of relevant industry experience desired.
  • Cisco Certifications (CCNA, CCNP)
  • Other technical or project management certifications (e.g. RCDD, PMI)
Benefits
  • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
  • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
  • Tuition assistance
  • Established and active employee resource groups
  • Paid time off for individual and team community service
  • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
  • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Cisco NXOSACIL2 switch technologiesL3 switch technologiesEthernet switchingnetwork monitoring toolsrouting protocolsnetwork DevOpsscriptingnetwork security controls
Soft Skills
project managementorganization skillsinterpersonal skillscommunication skillstroubleshootingroot cause analysisattention to detailprocess mindsetability to prioritizementoring
Certifications
CCNACCNPRCDDPMI