Network Circuit Provisioning and Operations Engineer (Contract) in Ashburn
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Job description
We are looking for a Network Circuit Provisioning and Operations Engineer to support network provisioning, PoP deployments, and ongoing operations across a large-scale, high-availability network environment for one of our top tech clients in the Bay Area. This role blends hands-on field work with remote operational support and close collaboration with engineering, vendors, and logistics teams., * Support network provisioning, PoP deployments, maintenance, and upgrade activities
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Perform circuit turn-ups, device configuration, testing, deployment, and decommissioning
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Troubleshoot network issues related to peering, transit, transport, and circuit connectivity; escalate to SMEs as needed
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Diagnose interoperability, configuration, and performance issues across network infrastructure
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Verify cross-connects, coordinate circuits, and validate optical power levels prior to commissioning
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Maintain and audit patch panel inventory across in-scope PoPs
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Track and manage network asset inventory and firmware compliance
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Partner with network engineering, vendors, and logistics teams to integrate new equipment
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Support project timelines for network turn-ups and expansions
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Track request and incident queues to ensure timely resolution
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Contribute to documentation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
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Strong foundation in networking concepts, routing, and switching
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5-7 years of relevant work experience
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Hands-on experience with protocols such as TCP/IP, VLANs, STP, CDP, LACP, BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, and EIGRP
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Experience with IPv4 and IPv6 configurations
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Solid understanding of fiber-optic infrastructure
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Experience working with Cisco, Juniper, and/or Arista networking platforms
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Background supporting service provider, WAN, or large enterprise network environments
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Experience with troubleshooting or automation scripts (Python, Linux/Unix shell, JSP, Ruby, or Perl)
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Field experience in PoPs, metro networks, colocation facilities, or enterprise environments
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Strong communication and collaboration skills
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Certifications such as CompTIA, CCNA/JNCIP, or CCNP/JNCIP are a plus
Network Circuit Provisioning and Operations Engineer (Contract) in Ashburn