Network Reliability Engineer - GavinHeath

Network Reliability Engineer

GavinHeath is partnering with a client in Reston, VA looking to add a Network Reliability Engineer to their team. The role is a full-time/direct placement position.

Reports to : Manager of Network Reliability
Location: Virginia (Hybrid - Onsite Tuesday/Wednesday), exemplary candidates may have the ability to sit 100% remote
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 with a 10% bonus + company equity
Position Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

Company Overview:
Our Partner is a leading provider of data center, cloud, and interconnection solutions across the U.S. With a focus on advancing automation, scaling operations, and implementing next-generation initiatives, we are committed to providing innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. We are looking for a highly skilled Network Reliability Engineer to join our Network Engineering team and help drive our mission forward.

Position Summary:
The Network Reliability Engineer will play a crucial role in advancing automation, scaling, and next-generation initiatives for our partner. This position will focus heavily on Software-Defined Networking (SDN), cloud, and virtualization technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in both network and software engineering, particularly within data centers handling networking applications and infrastructure . Python development is required, with Golang being preferred. Additionally, client-facing network troubleshooting experience is a must. This role will be part of a world-class engineering team paving the path for new ways for enterprises to consume ever-increasing cloud services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentorship and Development:
  • Train, mentor, and help develop the skills and capabilities of Network Reliability Engineers.
• Customer Experience:
  • Be responsible for the quality of the customer experience in production and in the ideation, design, and development of next-generation systems.
• Collaboration:
  • Partner with Engineering teams to measure, deliver, and improve both the engineering and customer experience.
• Observability:
  • Improve observability via implementation of enhanced monitoring, metrics, logging, and system analytics.
• Automation & Development:
  • Build software and systems to manage services and applications through automation, with a focus on Python development (Golang preferred).
• Network Asset Management:
  • Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network components, inventory, and related documentation and technical specifications information.
• Network Topology:
  • Produce network topology diagrams for existing and new infrastructures for sales, customers, marketing, and other internal needs.
• Client-Facing Troubleshooting:
  • Engage directly with clients to troubleshoot and resolve network issues, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong background in network and software engineering.
  • Extensive experience with data center networking applications and infrastructure.
  • Proficient in Python development, with Golang experience preferred.
  • Client-facing network troubleshooting experience required.
  • Track record of building and running high-performance teams.
  • Fundamental understanding of common API concepts and standards as well as aspects of data storage, service status, and session handling.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Familiarity with workloads within a cloud-based ecosystem, with experience in at least one leading public cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Strong teamwork orientation.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Strong work ethic and accountability to deadlines.

• Education & Experience:

  • 6+ years of experience as a Network Engineer in a service provider network environment, including high-end routing/switching network infrastructure.
  • Experience in cloud interconnection.
  • Preferred experience in ISP and/or telecommunications companies.
  • Preferred experience with cloud computing architectures (IaaS, SaaS, etc.).
  • Preferred CCNP certification or equivalent work experience.
  • Four-year college/trade education preferred or equivalent work experience.

Team Dynamics:

• Reports to the Manager of Network Reliability.
• Sits on the Network Reliability Engineering team, which consists of 8 members.
• We are looking for individuals who possess the technical expertise and self-sufficiency to work independently while thriving in a highly collaborative, proactive team environment. Together, we strive to deliver accurate, scalable solutions efficiently and cohesively.

Why Join Us?

• Our Partner offers a dynamic and innovative environment where you can grow your skills and make a real impact. Their team is committed to continuous improvement, and we are looking for someone who shares this passion. If you are driven by technology and automation and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

GavinHeath is an equal opportunity employer. GavinHeath will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, creed, ancestry, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.