QTS Data Centers

The Network Engineer III is primarily responsible for the provisioning, deployment, and ongoing operations and maintenance of all QTS managed network services for customers and internal QTS customers. This individual will need a fundamental understanding of physical/virtual networking and firewall management, including any associated automation. The Network Engineer III will also work escalated networking tickets to help support the Operations Service Center (OSC). The candidate must be well versed in Network technologies and display a desire to continuously grow and improve both technical and soft skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned

• Troubleshoot & support networking concepts and protocols such as: BGP, OSPF, VLAN/PVLAN, STP, HSRP/VRRP, IP sub-netting, and routing while increasing your understanding of a wider set of protocols and advanced technologies
• Configure, test and troubleshoot on platforms like ASR 9000, Nexus 7000 –Nexus 9000s
• Engineer and test DDOS and traffic mitigation techniques and solutions
• Troubleshoot DWDM optical network solutions
• Demonstrate current industry knowledge as it pertains to the following; Management of peering/IX/NAP issues, a proficient level of understanding in contemporary network architectures, networking security protocols/procedures, and network scaling/capacity issues
• Work with Cisco routing and switching platforms like Catalyst 6500/7600, ASR 9000, Nexus
• Manage assigned tickets to ensure SLA compliance and customer satisfaction
• Troubleshoot network port configuration issues
• Understand prefix and access lists, read and comprehend traceroutes
• Create A, C, and MX records using basic knowledge of DNS
• Configure site-to-site and client- to- site VPNs
• Maintain/troubleshoot VPN’s and ability to check Phase 1 and Phase 2
• Triage and escalate tickets according to QTS policy
• Conduct firewall rule changes
• Work with the24x7x365 Operations Service Center and be flexible in availability as needed

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.