About this opportunity
Zodiac Solutions, Inc lists this Network Provisioning Engineer New Albany, OH opportunity in albany, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Technical Skills
Skill Area
Requirement
Routing & Switching
Strong understanding of BGP, IS-IS,MPLS (Intermediate to Advanced)
Network Platforms
Experience withJuniper (JunOS), Arista(EOS), Cisco (IOS-XR), or Meta’s FBOSS (preferred)
Data Center Networking
Understanding of Clos/spine-leaf architectures, fabric networks, ToR switching
Optical Networking
Familiarity withDWDM, 800G optics(800ZR+), transponder provisioning
Automation/Scripting
Familiarity with Python based automation tools
Ticketing & Tooling
Experience with network management/ticketing systems
Experience
• 10+ years of experience in network engineering, data center deployment, or network operations
• Experience provisioning enterprise/hyperscale network devices at scale
• Hands-on experience with at least one major vendor platform (Juniper/Arista/Cisco)
• Experience with large-scale network deployments (100+ device environments)
• Understanding of data center power/cooling constraints and physical infrastructure
Certifications
CCNA/CCNP (Cisco) or JNCIA/JNCIS (Juniper) (Required)
CCIE Certification is Mandatory
Vendor-specific certifications for optical platforms (Ciena, Infinera) (Preferred)
Soft Skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure deployment environments
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Cross-functional collaboration with field technicians, operations teams, and engineering
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after onboarding
• Problem-solving and escalation judgment
Preferred Qualifications
• BICSI certification (RCDD, Installer, Technician) or equivalent
• Experience in hyperscale data-center environments
• OSHA 10/30 certification
• Familiarity with DCIM tooling, intake/ticketing systems, and network management dashboards
• Foundational knowledge of network protocols and the OSI model (Layers 1–4)
Shift & Work Model
Location
On-site at New Albany,Ohio (Eastern Time).Remote work is not available for this role.
Coverage
24×7 across three 8-hour shifts. Assignment may include any of: Day
(07:00–15:00 ET) · Swing (15:00–23:00 ET) · Graveyard (23:00–07:00 ET).
Pattern
5 days on / 2 days off; 40 hrs / week.
Compensation
Shift differentials apply for Swingand Graveyard shiftsper company policy.
Core Responsibilities
1. Network Provisioning
• Execute SOLO (Single-Operation Logical Onboarding) provisioning workflows for new rack deployments
• Provision networkdevices including fabric switches, backbonerouters and generalservice equipment OOB devices and Circuits
• Configure devices using Client’s tools with appropriate network parameters
• Perform HPRv3 (High Power Rack) provisioning for AI compute racks
• Execute circuit provisioning for peering, backbone, and intra-DC connectivity
• Manage network software updates and upgrades per release schedules
• Support PON (Passive Optical Network) OLT provisioning and activation
2. Activation & Production Readiness
• Transition equipment from provisioned state to activation
• Execute undrain procedures to bring network into production
• Complete Production Readiness checklist sign-off which includes:
◦ Logical checks validation
◦ Physical quality audit confirmation
• Coordinate with Network Operations for operational handoff
• Support partial activations and L1-zone-by-zone activation approaches during accelerated deployments
3. Quality Assurance & Troubleshooting
• Perform logical testing and performance validation post-provisioning
• Execute circuit QA/QC loopback testing in coordination with field teams
• Troubleshoot router/switches’ uplink failures, device provisioning issues, and circuit-level problems
• Identify and escalate design/BOM discrepancies
• Remediate provisioning fallout from pre-integrated rack workflows
• Document and report on deployment blockers via Client’s ticketing system
4. Documentation & Process
• Maintain deployment playbooks for assigned regions
• Update BOM’s with as-built configuration data
• Contribute to runbook development
• Track and report deployment progress via client’s internal dashboard
• Support post-deployment audits and remediation activities
Worksite address
albany, OH, 45710, US
Who can apply
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