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# Network Provisioning Engineer New Albany, OH

- **Company:** Zodiac Solutions
- **Location:** Albany, OH, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Border Gateway Protocol, Common Lisp Object Systems, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Issue Tracking Systems, Networking Hardware, Multi-protocol Systems, OSI Models, Junos, Python (Programming Language), Network Installation Services, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, Performance Testing, Bicsi, Juniper, Data Center Networking, Routing & Switching, Cisco
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75665141-network-provisioning-engineer-new-albany-oh

## About the Role

Routing & Switching

Strong understanding of BGP, IS-IS,MPLS (Intermediate to Advanced)

Network Platforms

Experience withJuniper (JunOS), Arista(EOS), Cisco (IOS-XR), or Meta's FBOSS (preferred)

Data Center Networking

Understanding of Clos/spine-leaf architectures, fabric networks, ToR switching

Optical Networking

Familiarity withDWDM, 800G optics(800ZR+), transponder provisioning

Automation/Scripting

Familiarity with Python based automation tools

Ticketing & Tooling

Experience with network management/ticketing systems

Experience

 * 10+ years of experience in network engineering, data center deployment, or network operations
 * Experience provisioning enterprise/hyperscale network devices at scale
 * Hands-on experience with at least one major vendor platform (Juniper/Arista/Cisco)
 * Experience with large-scale network deployments (100+ device environments)
 * Understanding of data center power/cooling constraints and physical infrastructure

Certifications

 * CCNA/CCNP (Cisco) or JNCIA/JNCIS (Juniper) (Required)
 * CCIE Certification is Mandatory
 * Vendor-specific certifications for optical platforms (Ciena, Infinera) (Preferred)

Soft Skills

 * Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure deployment environments
 * Strong documentation and communication skills
 * Cross-functional collaboration with field technicians, operations teams, and engineering
 * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after onboarding
 * Problem-solving and escalation judgment, * BICSI certification (RCDD, Installer, Technician) or equivalent
 * Experience in hyperscale data-center environments
 * OSHA 10/30 certification
 * Familiarity with DCIM tooling, intake/ticketing systems, and network management dashboards
 * Foundational knowledge of network protocols and the OSI model (Layers 1-4)

## Description

* Execute SOLO (Single-Operation Logical Onboarding) provisioning workflows for new rack deployments
 * Provision networkdevices including fabric switches, backbonerouters and generalservice equipment OOB devices and Circuits
 * Configure devices using Client's tools with appropriate network parameters
 * Perform HPRv3 (High Power Rack) provisioning for AI compute racks
 * Execute circuit provisioning for peering, backbone, and intra-DC connectivity
 * Manage network software updates and upgrades per release schedules
 * Support PON (Passive Optical Network) OLT provisioning and activation

 2. Activation & Production Readiness
 * Transition equipment from provisioned state to activation
 * Execute undrain procedures to bring network into production
 * Complete Production Readiness checklist sign-off which includes:

? Logical checks validation

? Physical quality audit confirmation

 * Coordinate with Network Operations for operational handoff
 * Support partial activations and L1-zone-by-zone activation approaches during accelerated deployments

 3. Quality Assurance & Troubleshooting
 * Perform logical testing and performance validation post-provisioning
 * Execute circuit QA/QC loopback testing in coordination with field teams
 * Troubleshoot router/switches' uplink failures, device provisioning issues, and circuit-level problems
 * Identify and escalate design/BOM discrepancies
 * Remediate provisioning fallout from pre-integrated rack workflows
 * Document and report on deployment blockers via Client's ticketing system

 4. Documentation & Process
 * Maintain deployment playbooks for assigned regions
 * Update BOM's with as-built configuration data
 * Contribute to runbook development
 * Track and report deployment progress via client's internal dashboard
 * Support post-deployment audits and remediation activities