Equinix is one of the fastest growing data center companies, growing connectivity between clients worldwide. That’s why we're always looking for creative and visionary people who can help us achieve our goal of global interconnection. With 200 data centers in over 24 countries spanning across 5 continents, we are home to the Cloud, supporting over 1000 Cloud and IT services companies that are directly engaged in technological innovation and development. We are passionate about further evolving the specific areas of software development, software and network architecture, network operations and complex cloud and application solutions.
At Equinix, we make the internet work faster, better, and more reliably. We hire talented people who thrive on solving hard problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills, try new approaches, and grow in new directions. Our culture is at the heart of our success and it’s our authentic, humble, gritty people who create The Magic of Equinix. We share a real passion for winning and put the customer at the center of everything we do.
The Global Network Architecture and Engineering organization at Equinix is seeking a seasoned Senior Network Engineer to design, prototype, develop test/automation software for provisioning and restoration of interconnection services on high capacity next generation optical DWDM and photonic switching networks infrastructure that interconnect global Equinix data centers. This data center optical interconnection networks infrastructure includes high capacity multi-vendor optical networks with service automation for provisioning and self-healing with software defined network (SDN) that serves as backbone for Equinix packet and cloud interconnection services and provide optical transport services. Equinix’s 200+ global data centers (known as Internet Business Exchanges TM or IBXs) provide space, power, network interconnections, programmability, large scale and high performance for Equinix customers.
The ideal candidate would have extensive experience in the automation of data/optical systems and network services and proven experience in a dev-ops environment
Responsibilities
Network engineering, test and implement optical transport and switching systems in to Equinix global data center interconnect networks
Participates in the development and /or creates troubleshooting guides and trains the NSE team on the platform and how to troubleshoot issues
Develop scripts for test automation on the optical transport platforms for internal team and for external operational uses.
Maintain internal test automation environment
Develop training materials for automation environment
Participates with NSE as needed to troubleshoot layer 0-3 network (Layer 0 being the Photonics Layer) issues experienced by end customers and service providers
Translates high level architectural designs into platform configurations, and develops design changes based on testing and iterations
Responsible for developing methods of procedure that implement the design changes in the network platforms
Creates design guidelines and recommends migration procedures to support deployment execution and completion
Creates engineering deployment packages (EDPs), including rack elevation drawings, space and power requirements, cable run lists, and any other site-specific documentation
Performs first installation of new technology or services
Completes documentation for use by Operations (EDPs, configurations, and training guides)
Completes commission readiness
Supports install, maintain and support Element Management Systems (EMS)
Maintains system backups, security and performance for lab systems
Supports deployment of layer 0-3 network services
Develops test plans and strategies to exercise platforms, including feature performance, load stress redundancy, operational alarms and metrics
Develops and executes software test plans and procedures and develop Methods of Procedures (MOPS)
Develops and improves regression and acceptance tests
Performs hands-on tests to validate proof of concepts, network design, network deployment, and introduction of services and features
Works collaboratively with NSEs and Software teams
Provides feedback on how testing results can result in design changes to the Network Architecture team and platform vendors
Analyzes platform near term roadmaps and makes recommendations for release upgrades
Feedback test results for inclusion in future vendor releases
End to end testing of integrated solutions/services including BSS, OSS, and Software Engineering, with Network platforms/elements
Creates new and innovative test strategies for tests in laboratory and field-testing environments
Provides feedback on how testing results can result in design changes to the Network Architecture team and platform vendors
Develops scripts that are the basis for test automation and incorporated into a test automation framework
Develops training guide and conducts training of NSE personnel
Qualifications
Must have 10+ experience testing or production optical transport systems (DWDM/ROADM/Optical Switches etc.) @10G/100G/200G/400G, packet optical transport/routing/switching
Familiar with vendors like Ciena, Infinera, Adva
Knowledgeable Layer 0 Control Plane (GMPLS, ASON, WSON)
Scripting and Test Automation Experience (Python is a MUST).
Five or more years of transport SDN/Telecom network management protocols development like Netconf/Yang/XML/JSON/SOAP/OpenConfig/RestConf/GRPC/GNMI/Rest APIs preferred
Solid understanding of Software Defined Networks for Datacenter Networking including one or more of the following controllers/orchestrators: Cisco/Tail-f/NSO, NOKIA/NUAGE, NEC/NETCRACKER, ONOS
Some experience in one or more of the following areas: large-scale, mission-critical applications, network management systems, Operations Support Systems, general large-scale system architecture or large-scale databases
Demonstrated knowledge of major industry standards: TMF, TNM, ETSI, ITU, ONF, Telcordia, etc.
Familiarity with test/troubleshoot/root cause analysis for optical DWDM and switching equipment hardware and software from Ciena/Infinera/Cisco/Coriant/Nokia/Juniper/BTI etc.
Familiarity with optical test equipment (traffic generators, OSA, OTDR, CD/PMD, BERT, and optical power meters, etc.)
Familiarity with optical cabling standards in data centers or telco central offices
Familiarity with automation frameworks for optical networking labs or production networks
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Strong project management and organizational skills
BS/MS in CS/EE or equivalent preferred
Equinix is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
