A Junior Network Engineer responsible for supporting network infrastructure updates and data center operations in a remote environment. The role involves coordinating maintenance activities with remote technicians, executing network cutovers, and assisting with equipment migrations during scheduled off-hours. This position requires strong communication skills and a foundational understanding of networking concepts to ensure smooth and efficient data center support.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with senior engineering team members to plan and review network modifications and maintenance schedules.
- Lead and coordinate remotely with data center/cabling technicians during scheduled maintenance windows.
- Execute network cutovers, including transitioning from legacy systems to new infrastructure.
- Remotely access and configure network devices to implement logical connection changes.
- Validate connectivity and troubleshoot issues during and after migration activities.
- Interpret network diagrams, floor plans, and documentation to optimize maintenance procedures.
- Provide real-time virtual guidance to on-site technicians to ensure accurate execution of tasks.
- Ensure all network changes comply with established procedures to minimize service disruptions.
- Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities and configuration changes.
- Support troubleshooting efforts during live migrations and post-maintenance validation.
- Foundational knowledge of networking concepts such as routing, switching, VLANs, and IP addressing.
- Experience utilizing remote access tools and command-line interfaces for network device configuration.
- Ability to read and interpret network diagrams, physical layouts, and documentation.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for coordinating remote team activities.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures during off-hours maintenance.
- Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in live network environments.
- Prior experience supporting data center operations or cabling teams.
- Familiarity with network migration and cutover processes.
- Exposure to enterprise networking equipment, such as Cisco, Juniper, or Arista.
- Understanding of change management practices in network environments.
This is a fully remote role and can be performed from an approved location.
About the company
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At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.
GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.
GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department [email protected].
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