Senior/Lead DevOps Engineer (with Networking experience)

We are seeking a Senior/Lead DevOps Engineer (with Networking experience) to join our international team. This is a hands-on role and presents an exciting opportunity for anyone passionate about working with large-scale Enterprise Networks, especially with a focus on public cloud technologies.

Work at Exadel - Who We Are

Since 1998, Exadel has been engineering its products and custom software for clients of all sizes. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Exadel has 2,000+ employees in development centers across America, Europe, and Asia. People drive Exadel’s success and are at the core of our values.

About Our Customer

Founded in the Netherlands 180+ years ago, the company operates in over 150 countries. The customer is a global leader in information services for health, tax and accounting, risk and compliance, finance, and legal sectors.

The solution is designed to provide services to divisional business units in the areas of technology, sourcing, procurement, legal, finance, and accounting.  As part of the team, you will be responsible for the design, solutions, and implementation of an SDN-based Enterprise Network that spans over 100 global locations and is integral to the company's success. You will provide reactive support for escalated networking issues and proactive project support to enable our SD-WAN-based Enterprise Connectivity Transformation initiatives.

Requirements

• Working background in DevOps and Automation
• 5+ years in a technical Network position
• 5+ years of DevOps lead experience
• Cloud Networking and Core Networking experience:

Software Defined Networking (SDN)

• • SD-WAN and traditional WAN and LAN technology design
  • DNS and SSL Certificates
  • Network Monitoring and Observability
  • Internet Connectivity, Routing Protocols (eBGP/BGP/OSPF)
  • Network Security (Zero Trust, ZTNA, ZTA, Micro Segmentation, etc.)
  • Remote Access Services (Client VPNs, etc.)
  • Extranets and Site-to-Site VPNs; MPLS Network – Routing and Circuits
  • Voice and video over IP (VoIP)
  • Quality of Service/Experience (QoS/QoE) and Class of Service (CoS)
  • Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) and Explicit Congestion Notification (ECN)
  • WAN Optimization
  • Firewalls
  • Load Balancers
  • Wireless Access (WAPS)
  • IP Addressing (Schemas, VLANS, DNS, DHCP)
  • Unified Communications, including Audio, Web, and Video Conferencing
  • SIP
  • Network Management tools such as SolarWinds, CloudFlare, InfoBlox, Zabbix, ThousandEyes, PRTG, etc.
  • Knowledge of Compliance and Data Privacy
• Expertise in Cisco EcoSystem (Cisco SD-Wan (Viptela)/Wireless Controllers/Router and Switch Management)
• Proficiency in Terraform, Azure Networking, AWS-cloud
• Experience with POC (Proof of Concept) Network designs
• Technical leadership skills
• High aptitude for technology

Nice to Have

• Experience provisioning and managing networks with automation tools, including Ansible
• Knowledge of Infoblox
• Skills in Zscaler
• Bachelor's in a STEM field

English level

Upper-Intermediate

Responsibilities

• Use appropriate tools, including logical models of components and interfaces, to contribute to the development of network designs. Produce detailed component specifications and translate these into detailed low-level designs for implementation. Provide advice on technical aspects of enterprise networking and ensure that relevant technical strategies, policies, standards, and practices (including security) are applied correctly
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of emerging and traditional network technologies and provide expert advice regarding their application. Supervise specialist consultancy and internal network engineering activities
• Take responsibility for the design, procurement, installation, upgrade, operation, control, maintenance, monitoring, and effective use of network infrastructure components. Ensure that operational problems are identified and resolved. Provide appropriate status and other reports to specialists, users, and managers. Ensure that operational procedures and working practices are current and fit for purpose
• Design and deploy first-of-a-kind infrastructures and tools for networks that meet business needs and consider target environment, performance, security requirements, and existing systems
• Translate high-level designs into low-level designs and produce detailed low-level designs and standard operating procedural (SOP) documentation
• Take responsibility for first-of-a-kind installation projects, providing effective team leadership, including information flow to and from the customer during project work. Monitor the effectiveness of installations and ensure that appropriate recommendations for change are made
• Design test cases and create test scripts and supporting data, working to the specifications provided. Interpret, execute, and record test cases in accordance with project test plans. Analyze and report test activities and results. Identify and report issues and risks
• Participate in and follow all governance processes, including those of the Engineering Review Council (ERC)
• Use the tools and techniques for specific areas of release and deployment activities. Administer the recording of activities, logging of results, and document technical activity undertaken
• Research and develop new Network Services and Standards for SD-WAN, WAN, ISP, and other network transports, including emerging network technologies
• Research and develop solutions that require integration of security, EUC, and network technologies
• Develop technical transformation plans, business cases, and Carrier Contract changes as needed to foster the adoption of new data transport technology
• Synthesize network technical, service management, and functional requirements specifications
• Integrate infrastructure from M&A activity into the centralized network tools and contracts
• Develop and manage all network service engineering plans and strategies
• Develop a long-range strategy for network equipment, networks, and tools
• Manage all documentation related to network infrastructure
• Maintain knowledge of applicable network technologies by reviewing technical literature and attending training
• Drive conversion of legacy and non-standard networks and services to the global Standard set of services
• Utilize common DevOps and CI/CD tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Jenkins Octopus Deploy, GitHub Enterprise, etc.
• Manages and assures all network ITIL processes are followed (e.g., Change, Request, Problem)
• Monitor network component capacity and initiate actions to resolve any shortfalls according to agreed procedures. Apply techniques to control the demand upon a particular network resource or service
• Use network management tools to determine network load and performance statistics
• Utilize system administration tools as required to manage, monitor, and maintain network systems
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of maintenance and installation work for first-of-a-kind deployments, including building and management of network systems and components in virtualized computing environments
• Implement agreed network changes and maintenance routines
• Identify operational problems and contribute to their resolution, checking that they are managed in accordance with agreed standards and procedures
• Provide reports and proposals for improvement to specialists, users, and managers

Advantages of Working with Exadel

Transparent Career Roadmap

• The HR manager accompanies each employee on their first steps in the company and assists them in achieving future professional goals
• Exadel is a global company with 30+ offices in 15+ countries. Employees have the chance to discover new places to live and work and can transfer to any location that has an Exadel production office. The HR manager and the Global Mobility specialist accompany the employee and assist throughout the relocation process
• Your career growth is in your hands, so each Exadeller decides when to level up and initiate performance assessments. The management team supports career planning and the discovery of new tech stacks and languages

Learning & Development Opportunities

• We believe in nurturing talent and fostering growth. That's why we budget every year for your continuous learning journey. From professional development courses to books and certification, we're invested in your success
• Employees participate actively and benefit from the knowledge-sharing environment across seven practice units: Digital Marketing Technologies, Content Marketing, AI, QA, QAA, Agile, and DevOps
• Employees can find recordings from meetups and trainings on Exadel’s Internal Learning System

Work & Life Balance

• Each Exadeller is in charge of managing their workflow independently without being micromanaged at every step; it is, however, important that an employee always attends meetings, logs their time, and meets deadlines
• Operating from the office or remotely depends on which mode the employee prefers. Hybrid or remote mode staff will receive the necessary equipment before their first working day. For those who prefer to work in the office, the office network  offers up-to-date equipment, good facilities, and a warm, collaborative environment
• The team meets at two annual team-building events across locations; in addition, there are team events such as Pizza Days, Programmer’s Day, informal meetups, board game parties, and sports initiatives

Employee Perks & Bonuses

• The Exadel referral program covers all regions and involves recognition for hired recommended professionals. Depending on the location and the position, an employee receives a monetary bonus for recommending a candidate to Exadel who ends up being hired
• Volunteers for mentoring, interviewing, performing assessments, and participating in community meet-ups get additional monetary bonuses
• Location-dependent, Exadellers can access benefit platforms with vouchers for online stores, medical insurance reimbursement, sports membership fees, vacations, and childbirth bonuses