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Senior Network Service Engineer, Federal
Job Summary
As a Senior Network Engineer functioning in a tech-heavy Sales Engineering (SE) role, candidate is responsible for gathering comprehensive technical requirements from customers and designing detailed technical solutions to satisfy those requirements. Coordinates solution details with other stakeholders, such as Sales, PMO, customer partners, and Engineering as required. Prepares extensive turnover packages for Implementations for sold solutions. Executes implementations as required. Serves as a technical expert/SME on SE processes and tools. Performs continuous improvement on SE processes and tools.
Candidate must possess an active US Government Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph
Responsibilities
- Engage with prospective customer personnel to capture detailed requirements for potential solutions
- Design quality technical solutions to meet customer requirements
- Validate solution pricing against Equinix financial models
- Submit approved solutions to Equinix Account Executives and track progress to customer signature/purchase
- Prepare detailed turnover information for purchased solutions to Implementations for execution
- Maintain proficiency with associated systems and processes
- Employ continuous process improvement to streamline existing processes and improve efficiency
- Implement sold solutions as required
- Develop and leverage relationships with internal and external partner teams
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Candidate must possess an active US Government Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph
- Foundational knowledge in IT fundamentals, processes, and organizational functions (PMO, NOC, Sales, Implementations, etc)
- Advanced knowledge of network fundamentals (network models, switching functions, routing functions, firewall functions)
- Advanced knowledge of network concepts (TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP), switching, L2VPN, L3VPN, EVPN)
- Extensive experience with network deployment, operation, and management
- Extensive experience with network solution design
- Familiarity with monitoring systems and functionality
- Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
- Certification preferred, especially in solution design
- 10 years experience in IT positions preferred
- 4 years experience in solution design positions preferred
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
- California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $119,000 to $196,000 per year
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.
As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:
USA Benefits eBook
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
- California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $119,000 to $196,000 per year
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.
As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:
USA Benefits eBook