Network Security Engineer, Global - Virginia, United States - Vantage Data Centers

Description

About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises.

Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Security Department
The Vantage Global Security (VGS) Department for Vantage Data Centers is very hands on. In most cases, we specify, purchase, configure and maintain all networking and server hardware.

We also work closely with partner Value Added Resellers (VARs) to learn about the latest technological changes so that we can make informed purchase decisions.

We are always looking for ways to strike the best balance between technology, performance, and cost. Vantage Security Department also participates in designing each of our new data center building's security infrastructure.

If you like getting your hands dirty and helping to design, build and maintain Security infrastructure in a modern data center, then come work at Vantage.

We're expanding with many new builds
Essential Job Functions
BAU network support during NA hours

Actively participate in network migrations in NA

Drive improvements to processes and procedures

Mentoring Service Delivery to become more proficient in networking

Duties
Collaborate to design, build, and support all networks required for Vantage Corporate, Security Management Systems, Building Management Systems, and other needs as defined by the business, including creation/updating of all supporting documentation

Create, implement, and support standard processes and procedures to support Service Level Agreements to both Vantage business partners and Vantage customers for network uptime, reliability, service, and performance

Assist in the specification, ordering, purchasing, asset-tracking, and inventory of network-related equipment/supplies/software

Maintain the network infrastructure globally, highlighting and recording issues identified, creating action plans to resolve

Utilize necessary tools to identify and resolve complex issues in a timely manner

Challenge, report and escalate as necessary to resolve any issues affecting the availability, security or integrity of the network infrastructure

Work extremely closely with Service Delivery to ensure we deliver newly built datacenter's on time

Actively research and investigate new tools/technologies to improve the efficiency of the team

Lead and own projects by creating effective project plans, leverage internal tools (JIRA etc) to provide accurate and timely updates to stakeholders

Functions of this position are to be performed in a company-designated office or field location

Understand and comply with the company's Acceptable Use Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable

Job Requirements
5+ years of progressive network engineering experience with multi-site global networks supporting highly transactional and highly sensitive data applications

Demonstratable CCNP/JNCIP/CCIE/JNCIE level or higher experience required

Data Center experience is strongly preferred, but not required

Proficiency with Fortinet would be highly advantageous, but not essential

Skilled at troubleshooting LANs (layer 2 networks), fault finding and isolation, understanding of technologies such as Spanning Tree, Port channels, Stacking etc

Good experience with layer 3 routing, working with ISP's to resolve issues such as latency and packet loss

Good experience with firewalls, polices, vpn's, general concepts etc, understanding of advanced inspection and filtering techniques

Experience working on projects, managing multiple simultaneously and delivering according to deadlines

Skilled in automation and scripting would be highly desirable

A strong desire to learn new technologies while continuing to progress their career

Participation in an on call rotatation would be required after successful probationary period (1 weekend in 5)

Travel is expected to be less than 20%

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance.

We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses.

We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies.

Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

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