Network Routing and Switching Engineer is responsible for testing, evaluating, and certifying network hardware to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and compliance. This role is crucial for maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the organization's network infrastructure. This individual's focus will be on the overall lab testing and coordination with particular focus on the campus side/ WAN/ MAN and required in-depth understanding of simulated lab tests. o Interoperability with IP appliances like F5/ A10/ Fortinet/ SRX Load balancers and firewalls (MAB/ 802.1x, firewall & load balancers experience not necessary but a plus). o In addition, this resource will be challenged with new Proofs of Concept collaboration with EC/ EUC/ ENS and do related firewall/ load balancer <> network interop's. o Develop and design comprehensive testing for various network hardware, including routers, switches. o Conduct Performance Tests: Perform rigorous performance tests to evaluate the functionality, speed, and reliability of network hardware. o Identify Issues: Detect and diagnose any hardware malfunctions, performance issues, or compatibility problems during testing. o Document and present recommendations and finding to the wider teams, including testing results and certifications. He/ She will work on WAN/ MAN architecture, engineering standards and create best practice technical architecture models utilizing knowledge of industry and technical trends. o Providing SME guidance to the wider teams related to platforms, designs, architecture and strategy. o This includes but is not limited to evaluating vendor offerings, collaborating with internal and external peers towards innovating, and becoming also responsible for the software and hardware testing of all future code releases and drive decisions about testing improvements. o Creating and updating standards and configuration templates, tracking bugs and vulnerabilities and providing expert level support of the production environment. o Heavily engage with vendors to research, understand and communicate industry trends and upcoming products & features of interest and benefit to the BUs. The Ideal candidate is one that has prior worked on network engineering designs and architecture plus evaluated products within a network lab; but not a must. Senior level, experienced, can lead projects and work independently. 8+ years of experience required with extensive experience with LAN/WAN network design, engineering, and code/ feature certification/ validation. Experience with testing design and certification of products in LAB environments is highly desirable. CCIE or at a min CCNP level experience. Strong Knowledge of working with protocols such as OSPF, BGP, IGMP and PIM. Strong Experience with Cisco Platforms such as Catalyst and Nexus. Strong Knowledge of certification of new code, and bug Scrubs on IOS/ XE/ NXOS/ and limited XR. Experience with Arista Platforms such as 7280, 7504 etc. Experienced with creating design documents for each certification which includes engineering guidelines. Experience with Tools such as IXIA to test and certify various designs and troubleshoot networks issues. Excellent knowledge of IP Routing, BGP, OSPF, and layer2 protocols like Spanning-tree. Understanding of network protocols, network platforms such as Cisco/Arista to design and troubleshoot new implementations. Good protocol level understanding/ wireshark. Multicast: IGMPv2/3, PIM-SM, Static RP, RP-Anycast, MSDP. IP Routing Platforms, ISR4k, ASR1K, Catalyst. Cisco/ Arista Switching Platforms Catalyst switches. Extensive knowledge of Switching and Switching mechanisms like CEF, TCAM. Manage vendors, coordinate testing and evaluate PoC. Possess ability to quickly and effectively interpret data. Possess ability to perform very complex implementations with little or no guidance and/or oversight from a project manager. Ability to work independently and within a global testing team environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a strong must - candidate must possess excellent business writing and presentation skills. Ability to prioritize effectively with good time management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, strong logical and analytical skills - Deep sense of ownership/accountability / must think as an owner and be proactive. Ability to move quickly and multitask in a fast-paced environment. Stakeholder management and providing reports and overviews to both technical and non-technical senior management. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.
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