Senior Network Hand & Feet Engineer

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><b>Senior Network Hand & Feet Engineer (L2/L3 Physical & Logical Support)</b></p> <p><b>Core Objective</b></p> <p>The candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end physical deployment and logical validation of network infrastructure. You will be expected to diagnose issues across Layers 1, 2, and 3 of the OSI model, ensuring that physical connectivity aligns with logical configurations.</p> <p> </p> <p><b>1. Advanced Device Racking & Mounting</b></p> <ul> <li><b>Precision Placement:</b> Interpret and execute Rack Elevation Diagrams (REDs) to mount high-density chassis (Cisco Nexus 9k, Catalyst 9500) and 1U/2U appliances.</li> <li><b>Mechanical Safety:</b> Ensure proper use of rack rails, cage nuts, and stabilization kits. Manage weight distribution to maintain rack integrity.</li> <li><b>Power Sequencing:</b> Connect dual-homed power supplies to diverse PDU sources (A+B feeds) and perform "pull tests" to verify seating.</li> </ul> <p><b>2. Structured Cabling & Fiber Management</b></p> <ul> <li><b>Fiber Optics:</b> Expert-level handling of Single Mode (SMF) and Multi-Mode (MMF) fiber. Proficiency in cleaning connectors (IBC cleaners) and inspecting end-faces with fiber scopes.</li> <li><b>SFP/Transceiver Management:</b> Correctly identify and install SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, and QSFP28 modules. Troubleshoot "link down" issues by verifying wavelength compatibility (e.g., 850nm vs 1310nm) and light levels.</li> <li><b>Patching & Labeling:</b> Execute high-density patching in accordance with ANSI/TIA-606-B standards. Ensure every cable is labeled at both ends with Near-End/Far-End information.</li> </ul> <p><b>3. Patch Panels & Cross-Connects</b></p> <ul> <li><b>Circuit Extensions:</b> Coordinate with Telco providers to extend circuits from the Meet-Me-Room (MMR) to the local rack via cross-connects.</li> <li><b>Patch Panel Termination:</b> Manage copper (RJ45) and fiber (LC/SC/MPO) patch panels. Perform "light-checks" using Visual Fault Locators (VFL) to trace paths through multiple patches.</li> <li><b>Media Conversion:</b> Deploy and troubleshoot media converters or transceivers when transitioning between different physical media types.</li> </ul> <p><b>4. Remote Management & Console Access</b></p> <ul> <li><b>Out-of-Band (OOB) Setup:</b> Configure and cable Terminal Servers (e.g., Opengear, Lantronix, or Cisco ISR) to provide permanent remote console access to all managed devices.</li> <li><b>Serial Connectivity:</b> Troubleshoot baud rate mismatches, roll-over cables, and DB9-to-RJ45 adapters to ensure the NOC has a reliable "backdoor" during outages.</li> <li><b>Local Support:</b> Be prepared to connect locally via laptop and serial-to-USB adapters to provide a "live stream" of boot sequences or BIOS-level troubleshooting.</li> </ul> <p><b>5. Advanced Routing & Switching Knowledge</b></p> <ul> <li>L1 Fundamentals : Strong working knowledge in ethernet , Gigabit Ethernet, Serial , fiber cabling, <a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=4a829dce17559141ca0557344594b4010aef8c87802532660d767af0abc911c0JmltdHM9MTc2NzgzMDQwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=21999dae-a7e5-690c-1a2a-8b6da69a6842&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9zb2x1dGlvbnMuYXJpc3RhLmNvbS9odWJmcy9BcmlzdGEvU29sdXRpb25fR3VpZGVzL0FnaWxlUG9ydHNfb3Zlcl9EV0RNX0ZpbmFsLnBkZg&ntb=1" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">transceivers (Arista, Cisco SFP+, QSFP+),</a> SFP, PIC, NIM, HA ports, power supplies, patching and troubleshooting, with knowledge of DWDM and experience in handling 10/20/40 Gig Fiber links</li> <li><b>L2 Fundamentals:</b> Configure and troubleshoot <b>VLANs, VTP, and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Port mirroring, packet captures</b>. Must understand how to identify and resolve broadcast storms or physical loops at the rack level.</li> <li><b>L3 Fundamentals:</b> Assist in the bring-up of <b>Layer 3 interfaces (SVIs and Routed Ports)</b>. Basic knowledge of prefix lengths and IP addressing to verify gateway connectivity.</li> <li><b>Protocol Verification:</b> Use CLI commands to verify <b>BGP and OSPF neighbor adjacencies</b> after physical circuit hand-offs or cross-connect installations.</li> <li><b>EtherChannel/LACP:</b> Provision and troubleshoot Link Aggregation Groups (LAGs). Ensure that physical cabling matches the logical member-port configuration on the switch.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><b>Required Experience & Skills</b></p> <ul> <li><b>Experience:</b> 6 8 years in a Data Center or large Enterprise campus environment.</li> <li><b>Ethernet, Fiber cabling, Hardware : </b>Experience in installation of ethernet, fiber cabling on Cisco, Arista and Palo Alto, F5 load balancers and its associated components like SFP, PIC, NIM, DPC</li> <li><b>Routing and Switching:</b> Ability to navigate Cisco IOS, NX-OS, PAN OS or Arista EOS to perform show commands and basic interface configurations.</li> <li><b>Tools:</b> Proficiency with Visual Fault Locators (VFL), Light Meters, and Fiber Inspection Scopes.</li> <li><b>Certifications:</b> <b>CCNA or equivalent is mandatory</b>; CCNP Enterprise (ENCORE) is highly preferred to demonstrate routing and switching proficiency.</li> <li>Experience in handling mission critical network incidents/problems in Enterprise network Large campus networks and Data center, is preferred.</li> <li>Need to be proficient in English and local language in countries like Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, China and Japan</li> </ul>