As a Network Engineer III at Expedia Group, you will be integral to developing, maintaining, and supporting our data center and cloud network infrastructure. This role involves providing comprehensive network support, including operation, release management, and request fulfillment for various network devices like routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers. You will be responsible for the operation and support of global network and related security services, as well as resolving system and network issues and outages.
Key Responsibilities
- Network Support and Administration. Maintain and administer all production network equipment. Engage with site reliability teams and internal customers.
- Network Automation and Orchestration. Focus on increasing speed and preserving consistency in network connectivity solutions through automation of network circuit provisioning, switch baselines, routing protocol convergence improvements, and network overlay technologies.
- Technical Mentorship. Act as a mentor to junior engineers, apply new engineering principles to improve existing systems, and lead complex, well-defined projects.
- Vendor and Partner Communication. Build relationships with vendors and partners to navigate technical scenarios effectively.
- Documentation and Automation. Prepare network diagrams and maintain equipment lists using automation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Required Skills and Experience
- Routing Protocols. Intermediate to expert skills in OSPF, MPBGP, ISIS, MPLS.
- Network Technologies. Understanding of physical and virtual network technologies and their interoperation.
- Network Modeling. Intermediate knowledge of models used to show network state and configuration (e.g., SNMP, NetFlow, IPFIX, Netconf, Restconf, gRPC).
- Configuration Proficiency. Experienced in configuring enterprise or service provider grade network hardware.
- Cloud IaaS Networks. Experience in configuring, operating, and automating cloud IaaS networks, preferably Azure.
- Software Development. Strength in software development languages and the ability to identify strengths and weaknesses among languages for particular use cases.
- System Configuration Review. Experience reviewing system configuration settings and policies.
- Vendor Interaction. Proficiency in working with third-party vendors and technologies.
- Operational Processes. Ability to review and improve processes and procedures, following ITIL, industry standards, frameworks, and reference architectures.
- Troubleshooting and Analytical Skills. Excellent troubleshooting skills, both technical and non-technical, along with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Multitasking and Prioritization. Ability to handle competing and conflicting priorities effectively.
- Interpersonal Skills. Good verbal and written interpersonal skills.
- Availability. Ability to work overtime, including nights and weekends.
Qualifications
- Education. Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent related professional experience is also accepted.
- Experience. 5+ years of experience in network engineering.
- Certifications. Relevant certifications such as Cisco CCNA, CCNP, AWS, and Azure Cloud certifications are required. Expert-level certifications are a plus.
- Scripting Skills. Background in network scripting using languages such as Python and JavaScript.
- Software Defined Network Experience. Required.
About Expedia Group
Expedia Group (NASDAQ, EXPE) is a global leader in travel, committed to powering travel for everyone, everywhere through our innovative platform. Our brands include Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, and more. We believe in travel as a force for good and strive to create memorable experiences for travelers while fostering partner growth and success.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Expedia Group is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the official Expedia Group careers website at careers.expediagroup.com/jobs.
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