Data Center Network Engineer

Job Summary:

Does this describe you?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced work environment? Are you a critical thinker who enjoys learning through experience and solving problems? We are looking for someone who enjoys working in the intersection of network, security and systems around hybrid data center environments. If you have strong technical and problem solving skills, desire working across teams in highly collaborative ways, and seek work in a complex and rapidly changing environment then we want to know more about YOU!

We are looking for a Data Center Network Engineer to help with the design and implementation of various infrastructure components within our hybrid data centers. The position will also have the exciting opportunity to help transition and migrate systems from our legacy environment to a modern software defined network and scale for future growth and implementation of hardened security best practices.

Here are examples of the types of things you may encounter on a typical day:

• Contribute to long term planning for the datacenter technology stack.
• Analyze network activity, logs, ACI faults, and network problems to discover and prevent systematic errors
• Program or script environments using different tools to promote automation and infrastructure as code
• Work with campus load-balancer design and implementation to host the service for multi tenancy
• Gather and interpret data for contribution to root cause investigation of outages and other issues.
• Work with firewalls using experience with TCP/IP filtering, NAT, and stateful inspection
• Support and maintain network, server, storage virtualization, i.e. ACI networking, MDS switching infrastructure, VSAN, VRF, VPN, and VMWare vSphere applications.
• Install and configure Linux and / or Windows servers and services.
• Creation of scripts for network operations using Terraform and Ansible
• Work with cloud teams to support hybrid cloud environments and synchronize activities and outcomes where possible
• Work with VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, ISIS, MPLS and other routing protocols
• Build and troubleshoot ACI datacenter fabric, working on spine, leaves and controllers (Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller - APIC) in an application centric mode.
• Working on Layer 3 switches, routers, MPLS-PE, and IPN devices.
• Monitor extended fabric through MPLS architecture
• Work on multicast (PIM, IGMP, BiDR-PIM).
• Discern and correlate data from network instrumentation, Netflow and telemetry.
• Use verbal and written skills reflecting an ability to express oneself clearly and articulately. Fluency in technical terms relevant to networking and related technologies.
• Consult with other adjacent teams to architect holistic solutions to campus needs.
• Review submission forms for server requests, work with clients and other teams, and buildout ACI components via Terraform
• Work with CICD pipelines, GitLab, Vault and other coding tools

Work Location:

Hybrid - This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment. AMC OIT strives for a high-flex work environment, meaning although this role can predominately be executed effectively with a remote schedule, there may be instances where in-person meetings and/or activities are needed. There is no minimum or prescribed in-person requirement. The work schedule will be based around core working hours in Colorado Mountain Time.

Why Join Us:

Information Strategy and Service (ISS) is a large department that encompasses the Office of Information Technology (OIT), Information Security and IT Compliance (ISIC), Enterprise Architecture (EA), and Information, Data Empowerment and Analytics (IDEA). In Information Strategy and Services (ISS) we emphasize six key principles that connect our teams and ensure our success:

• Curiosity- Explore beyond one's own experience and environment.
• Compassion- Demonstrates empathy, understanding, and respect for all people.
• Collaboration- Partner well beyond our space and build partnerships to achieve organizational results.
• Commitment- Dedication and engagement one has to their job, team, organization and university.
• Competence- Know our craft and be committed to continuous improvement and learning.
• Confidence- Be empowered and assured to represent our customers and their needs

In OIT we value our team members and strive to achieve work life balance, inclusivity, and a FUN working environment. Click HERE to view testimonials from OIT Employees about why they enjoy working for OIT! Click here to find out more about the Office of Information Technology

We improve lives by enabling our University mission of education, research, healthcare, and community engagement through information technology services. We facilitate collaboration, improve data integrity, increase secure access to information and technology, and provide exceptional customer-centric service using our skills, talents, and passions.

Active investment in our culture and our people is foundational in developing and delivering service excellence. To cultivate a people centric workplace, we do the following:

• Invest in inclusive leadership to promote belonging and integrate DEI into daily operations
• Focus on employee wellness
• Provide effective coaching and foster continuous learning & development
• Offer flexible work arrangements when possible

Click here to find out more about OIT's Culture

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Why Work For The University:

Diversity and Equity:

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor'sdegree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Education, or a closely related field
  
  
  
  • Substitution: 4 years of professional or high-level technical work experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree. An associate's degree with two years of relevant work experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.
  
  
  
  

Experience:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience building and troubleshooting enterprise level network architecture at an intermediate level.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Cisco ACI in both network and application centric modes.
• A moderate knowledge level of networking inside of enterprise networks, ACI or other Software Defined Networks, micro segmentation, and network security concepts for traffic filtering
• Experience working with security and compliance teams to help maintain security posture, reducing risk, and aiding in audits and vulnerability assessments where required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Curiosity, motivation, and a desire for continuous learning in diverse technologies
• at an expert level
• A belief that strong relationships are key to success
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude
• A collaborator with a focus on providing solutions based on the requirements and
• necessary outcomes of those whom we serve
• Superior proficiency with e-mail Internet and MS Office applications such as Word,
• Access, and Excel
• Strong skills in building professional relationships with a diverse customer base
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High problem-solving skills
• Is highly capable of maintaining and creating documentation of complex integrated datacenter systems with diagrams, processes, and configurations
• A strong understanding of Linux based operating systems
• Linux and Windows server administration experience
• Experience with hypervisors and virtual machines
• LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, VPN, VoIP, Ethernet, IPv4 and IPv6
• Mid-level knowledge of data network, routing and switching, virtualization of environments, programming skills or an interest in some programming, and software defined networking concepts
• Experience working with security and compliance teams to help maintain security posture, reducing risk, and aiding in audits and vulnerability assessments where required.

Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship

How to Apply:

We value the thoughts you put into a Cover Letter and would like to see your Resume, and List of References. For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to:

ISS Human Resources

iss-humanresources@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by October 24, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $80,000 - $105,000.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.