Network Analyst III

The expected hiring range for this position is:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About the Role:
Fermi National Accelerator's Network Services Group seeks a Network Analyst to join our diverse workforce. As a Network Analyst, you will be working in a multidisciplinary collaborative environment as a member of the team as well as independently to ensure the safe and reliable operations of a large-scale high-performance network. You will be providing primary support for one or several areas of networking to serve the needs of science experiments and general-purpose campus users.

What your day-to-day as a Network Analyst-III at Fermilab will look like:

• Day to day duties will include configuring, administering, deploying, decommissioning various switches and routers, security appliances, application delivery controllers and access control servers at the high-performance datacenter and experiments' halls.
• You will provide Tier-1 and Tier2 support for operational issues.
• Secondary duties will include design efforts to constantly evolving Fermilab's network to the next generation architectures and capabilities.
• Job duties will also include recommending and deploying improvements/upgrades to existing systems, deploying new network systems, and evaluating performance and security for existing network systems.
• You will analyze and plan for anticipated changes in network capacity requirements, determine methods/procedures for new assignments and provide guidance to network personnel facilitating the transfer of knowledge of technologies.
• You must be able to work under general supervision; respect, understand, and value individual differences that embody the principles of diversity; and abide by all environment, safety and health regulations.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent training and experience
• 5+ years thorough working knowledge of IP networking in large networks preferably based on Cisco or Arista products, deep understanding of TCP, UDP and layer-2/layer-3 network protocols, VRF and VXLAN technology
• 5+ years hands-on experience managing, maintaining and troubleshooting issues in large networks with a mix of Cisco and Arista switches, routers, Palo-Alto firewall systems, F5 application delivery controllers, HPE/Aruba ClearPass access servers and InfoBlox DNS appliances
• Understanding and working experience in IPv6 Networking
• 5+ years of the most recent work experience with switching and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, HSRP, SPT)
• 5+ years of experience with Cisco IOS, NXOS or Arista EOS software, configuring and managing Cisco or Arista switches and routers
• Working experience with 802.1x port security and network access policy enforcement in large networks
• Solid programming skills, practical experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Perl etc.
• Good understanding of Wi-Fi networking in enterprise environment
• Technical certification from Cisco, Arista, or other recognized industry leaders is a plus
• Experience using/administering commercial and public domain monitoring and management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to take responsibility for medium to large scale projects
• Must carry cell phone off-hours and participate in on-call rotation, occasional out-of-state traveling

Work Arrangement:

Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office. Remote work might be permitted up to two days per week.

Benefits/Perks:

Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care
  

Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.

What To Expect Next:
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