Job Description

Network Engineer I

* Country:US
* State:TEXAS
* City:Dallas
* Category:Technical Specialist
* Required Education:High School Diploma/GED
* Position Type:Professional
* Employment Type:Full-Time
* Contract Type:Regular
* Company:(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
* Req ID:370516BR
* Travel Required:Up to 50% or 3 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements)
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* Location:Dallas, TX US

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Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
IBM Cloud This Network Engineer I position is an internal-facing support role. This roles primary responsibility is to assist in the development, engineering, deployment, configuration, break/fix resolution, security and management of a variety of networking devices and networking technologies. This position interfaces directly with our site staff, procurement teams, vendor staff, and tier2/tier3 network staff.

Responsibilities:

* Responsible for deployment/provisioning/reclaim of all network infrastructure
* Work alongside the local ops team to stand up new racks, configure switches, run cables as necessary, and provide support for provisioning issues
* Represent Network engineering during new datacenter and point of presence turn-ups
* As a secondary role, work support tickets for basic customer issues.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
* Must have experience racking and installing network and server hardware.
* Organization and time management skills
* Travel required (up to 60%), both domestic and international
* Must have (or be able to easily obtain) passport for international travel
* Ability to work remotely with little or no direct supervision
* Must be self-motivated and disciplined
* Ability to recognize and prioritize critical tasks independently
* Basic CCNA level understanding of networking

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
* Experience with scripting languages
* Familiarity with SoftLayer internal systems

About Business Unit
Digitization is accelerating the ongoing evolution of business, and clouds - public, private, and hybrid - enable companies to extend their existing infrastructure and integrate across systems. IBM Cloud provides the security, control, and visibility that our clients have come to expect. We are working to provide the right tools and environment to combine all of our clients data, no matter where it resides, to respond to changing market dynamics.

Your Life @ IBM
What matters to you when youre looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.

About IBM
IBMs greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.

Location Statement
For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

IBM intends this job to be performed entirely outside of Colorado.

Being You @ IBM
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.