We are seeking skilled and proactive engineers with 2-3 years of experience to join our Global Network Operations Center (GNOC) team. The GNOC is our front-line for addressing physical network issues and operates 24x7x365 to ensure the reliability and efficiency of our physical network infrastructure. The team is responsible for performing data collection, triage, technical analysis, incident mitigation, and redirection as necessary to maintain and optimize operations.
Our primary objectives are :
- Ensure maximum possible service availability and performance
- Deliver premier customer service
- Provide comprehensive support to our Engineering and other Operational and technical teams
These objectives translate into a broad and dynamic scope of responsibilities for the GNOC team. Engineers will have the capability to centrally manage OCI's networks and implement automated solutions to address common operational challenges efficiently.
Qualifications
Career Level - IC2
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES : NOC Operations
Using existing procedures and tooling, develop and safely complete network changesMentor, onboard and train junior engineersParticipate in operational rotations providing break-fix supportIdentifying actionable incidents using monitoring systems, strong analytical problem-solving skills to mitigate network events / incidents, and following up on routine root cause analysis (RCA), coordinating with support teams and vendorsProvide on-call support services as needed, job duties are varied and complex, needing independent judgmentJoin major event / incident calls, use technical and analytical skills to resolve network issues that impact Oracle customers / servicesFault handling and escalation - Identifying and responding to faults on OCI's systems and networks, collaborating closely with 3rd party suppliers, handling escalation through to resolutionAutomations / Scripting
The role includes collaborating with networking automation services to integrate support tooling and frequently developing scripts to automate routine tasksPreference for individuals with experience in scripting and network automation - Python, Puppet, SQL, and / or AnsibleYou will use automation to complete work and develop scripts for routine tasksProject Management
Lead technical projects such as the development and improvement of runbooks and methods of procedures, driving high visibility technical projects and onboarding and training new team membersAssists in the implementation of short, medium, and long-term plans to achieve project objectives, and regularly interacts with senior management or network leadership to ensure team objectives are metTechnical Qualifications
Networking
Proficient knowledge in the following protocols : BGP / OSPF / IS-IS, TCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DHCP, MPLSProficient knowledge in the following networking protocols : TCP / IP, VPN, DNS, DHCP, and SSLCompetent in at least 2 of the following network technologies : Juniper, Cisco, Arista, InfiniBand, firewalls, switches and circuit managementStrong analytical skills and ability to collate and interpret data from various sourcesAbility to diagnose network alerts to assess and prioritize faults and respond or escalate accordinglyExperience working in a large ISP or cloud provider environmentExposure to commodity Ethernet hardware (Broadcom / Mellanox)Cisco and Juniper certifications are desiredSoft Skills & Other Desired Experience
Highly motivated and self-starterBachelor's degree is preferred with at least 2-3 years of network-related experienceStrong oral and written communication skillsExcellent time management and organization skillsComfortable and able to deal with a wide range of issues in a fast-paced environmentExcellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skillsExperience with Incident Response plans and strategiesHave worked with large enterprise network infrastructure and cloud computing environments, supporting 24 / 7 and willing to work in rotational shifts in a network operations roleJ-18808-Ljbffr