Network Technology Support Specialist [JUNOS, Cisco IOS/NXOS, F5 BigIP]

Job Description:

In this position this person will work within the IP Operations Tier 2 team operating and maintaining a wide array of network elements both virtual and non-virtual. Those elements consist of Juniper MX960’s, F5 BigIP LTM/GTM, Cisco IOS/NXOS, HP6125/Flex10 and Nokia VMTR’s.

This person will in a BAU role take SMOPs provided by engineering teams, analyze them for accuracy and implement within the network ensuring no adverse impact to existing services. This person works in a break fix role and will run point on any trouble reported either via a ticketing system or otherwise. They will analyze the trouble and formulate a course of actions to resolve the trouble mitigating or preventing the impact.

This person will work with ATS Tier 3 support, Tech Arch, and the vendors to implement patching and security tooling, new implementations and design changes to existing network designs on platforms such as Juniper MX960 and F5 LTM in the EPC Core Network within AT&T Mobility Service Operations. The role is in a 24x7 environment supporting all owned elements within the NTC comprising the EPC.

The successful candidate for this position should have

• 3+ years' experience operating and maintaining JUNOS, Cisco IOS/NXOS, F5 BigIP.
• Deep understanding of layer 1-7 technologies. Example: STP, RSTP, OSPF, BGP (emphasis placed on understanding community values and tagging), MPLS, IPSEC, layer 4-7 load-balancing.
• 2+ years of experience implementing and/or managing FirstNet requirements, or other US Government security requirements.
• 2+ years' experience as an admin on Linux operating systems.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot complex technical and compliance issues
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining focus on goals

Additional useful experience includes:

• 2+ years of experience implementing ASPR requirements
• Experience in a Cloud environment (AT&T AIC or Network Cloud, Azure, etc.)

Experience using the following tools is desired:

• Ansible
• AOTS-Mobility
• Terminal Emulator with multiple machine implementation
• Ped-WO (IWOS)
• AOTS-Change Mgmt
• AT&T CSO Tools used for ASPR compliance (SACT, Sensage, MUAM, allmid, etc.)

Required Qualifications -

• 3+ years' experience
• Linux/Unix Skills (RedHat and Ubuntu)
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of mobility architectures

Desired Qualifications -

• Bachelors degree in Math, Science, Engineering or equivilent related network experience
• Knowledge of Network Planning, Engineering, Construction and Mobility architectures
• Knowledge of cloud applications/networks, including Openstack, VMWare, Azure and Kubernetes
• Scripting knowledge such as Ansible and Python
• Certifications desired but not necessary (CCNA, CCNP, JCNIA, JCNIP)
• Excellent working knowledege of Cisco IOS, NX0S, Junos, F5 BIGIP(LTM/GTM) and F5VvE BIGIP.
• A foundational understanding of SDN networks understanding concepts of Virtual vnfs, Juniper Contrail, and
• spine/leaf architectures.
• Technical writing skills

Weekly Hours:

Time Type:

Location:

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.