Job Description

Primarily focused on the development and support of network fabric and systems through a combination of a deep-level understanding of networking at the protocol level coupled with programming skills to support the intensive automation required to operate a production environment.  As OCI is a cloud-based network with a global footprint, this support will include hundreds of thousands of network devices supporting millions of servers, connected over a mix of dedicated backbone infrastructure and the Internet. 

Responsibilities

Lead global Edge network strategy initiatives, set objectives, and establish delivery procedures. Manage project technical milestones and tasks, potentially serving as a project technical lead overseeing a small team of engineers. Advise project and program managers and collaborate with leadership within the same organization. Act as a technical subject matter expert (SME) in cross-functional activities. Take technical responsibility for moderately complex projects, including requirements, specifications, and documentation. Decompose high-level architectures into detailed designs and lead the development of network solutions with multiple modules. Work with support teams to ensure proper monitoring and automation support. Serve as an escalation point for network events and provide break-fix support for large-scale incidents. Be the principal contact for resolving complex network issues and root cause analysis efforts. Develop scripts for automating complex tasks and lead network automation design projects. Possess a comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle. Offer guidance to technical staff and provide mentorship to junior members. Collaborate with vendors and contribute to RFQ/RFP development. Lead the adoption of new vendor hardware and communicate actively with product teams to align technology with product and service requirements. Participate in coordinated communication efforts to assess gaps, solutions, and needs alongside networking leadership and the PMO.

 

• Advanced knowledge of networking protocols: BGP/OSPF/IS-IS, TCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DHCP, MPLS
• Advanced knowledge of IPSec VPN solutions.
• Advanced experience with Internet peering and inter-domain networking.
• A reasonable level of familiarity with the Linux subsystem.
• Experience with scripting or automation and Edgenetwork design – Python preferred, but must demonstrate knowledge in scripting or compiled language.
• Experience with high-level software design/development.
• Experience with automation systems, framework design/use, and deployment.
• Advanced experience with network modeling and programming – YANG, OpenConfig, NETCONF. Knowledge of network security design, system performance characterization, and testing.
• Excellent judgment in influencing product roadmap direction, features, and priorities.
• Recognized authority and leading contributor in immediate business area and function. Uses skills to contribute to the development of company objectives and principles and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways.
• Capable of working under limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.                                                           

Required Skills

Automation

IPSec

Network Design

Network Infrastructure

Networking Protocols

TCP/IP

Troubleshooting