The posting
Our team is growing, and we are looking for a motivated Network Deployment Build Lead to join our Global Network Delivery (GND) team. In this role, you will have end-to-end project ownership of small to large-scale network deployments including infrastructure migrations, build of new data centers and PoP (Point of Presence) locations within the EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) region. You will work closely with multiple teams and influence stakeholders to deliver deployments successfully. We are seeking someone who can work independently, manage details and communicate effectively, with hands-on experience in deploying, troubleshooting network devices, and fiber connectivity. The role requires regularly working at heights, remaining in stationary positions for extended periods, and regular movement of networking/server equipment weighing up to 40 pounds (18kg) in compliance with health and safety protocols. Travel up to 70% might be required, including local and international assignments throughout EMEA.
Key job responsibilities - Work alongside internal customers to facilitate project planning, determine cabling requirements and define execution plan in association with our Network Engineering and TPMs (Technical Program Managers). - Scheduling resources to meet project timelines, engaging external vendors, and continuous status reporting. - Racking & stacking networking devices, running and patching cabling, configuring devices using internal tools, troubleshooting and validating through capacity turn up - Create comprehensive documentation about the completed deployment for internal use and handover to operations team. - Actively contribute to team growth by participating in hiring, coaching, and mentoring, and by influencing the development of policies, standards, and best practices for safe and efficient operations.
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- Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, or equivalent experience - Experience in TCP/IP networking, infrastructure technology, and troubleshooting network devices, cabling, routing and inter connectivity issues - Knowledge of cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies, including optic types, patch panels, patch cords and testing equipment - Ability to lead migrations, configuration, and rollout of new or upgraded hardware - Experience managing workload and priorities through ticketing systems and workflows with project management capability
- Ability to work collaboratively in ambiguous, fast-changing environments with prioritization and time management skills - Understanding of network operating systems and command line interfaces (Cisco IOS, JunOS) and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) - Ability to invent and simplify solutions, finding creative approaches to complex problems - Experience in large-scale data center network implementations - Experience with Linux operating systems in enterprise environments - Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or JNCIA - Professional experience with IT service management frameworks (ITIL) and process improvement methodologies (LEAN, AGILE)
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