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Who We Are:

Our life is digital, filled with streams of information flowing ceaselessly. Every click, swipe, interaction connects us. But where does all that information go? Enter the world of data centers.

“Data centers are experiencing once-in-a-generation demand growth, driven by cloud adoption and the AI revolution,” Jon Gray, President & COO of Blackstone.

In the fast-paced world of data, QTS is dedicated to leading the industry in a thoughtful and intentional way. At QTS, we are Purpose Driven and moving communities forward.

At QTS, we believe that how we deliver our services is equally as important as the service we deliver. Our people play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth, and we are deeply committed to those who affect or are affected by our business. Our people are knowledgeable, resourceful, innovative self-starters, and can accomplish great things when working together. That is why QTS is Powered by People! 

QTS’ Distinguished Network Engineer is responsible for large scale, enterprise-wide network engineering support and plays a critical SME role in designing, implementing, and maintaining an organization’s network infrastructure.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.

Lead the strategy and implementation of technologies for the company (not just network related), supporting the CTO, VP of Strategic Technology Initiatives, and VP of Technology Engineering & Operations.Represent the CTO organization at the enterprise levelProvide frequent and detailed technical advice to the Network Engineering organization and OSC.Lead RFO follow-ups to assist with customer support and maintain awareness of technical shortcomings that need to be corrected.Provide network SME support for sales teams, including remote and in-person meetings with prospects and customers.Assist product development with network product designs and specifications. Help QTS stay ahead of capacity, security, and vendor EOS/EOL concerns.Design and implement network infrastructureInstall and configure network hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices to ensure optimal network performanceOwn the monitoring of network performanceAddress both hardware and software problems to minimize network downtimeCollaborate with IT professionals to implement security protocols to protect the network from threatsConduct regular network maintenance, to include updating software and hardware to maintain network integrityDocument network configurations and detailed records of network processes/procedures for transparency and continuityProvide support and training, mentor network engineer team to build a culture excellence.Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

10+ years of experience in network engineering or administration roles.Proven experience with large complex networks, capacity planning, network security principles, and industry network management best practices.Proficiency in using network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools.Solid understanding of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF).Experience with a variety of network operating systems including Juniper, Palo Alto and Cisco IOS.Top-level expert in all aspects of Networking technology and operations. Additionally, have broad knowledge of current and emerging technologies that affect the business.Extensive knowledge of the following protocols:IGRP (Interior Gateway Routing Protocol): A Cisco proprietary protocol used in small to medium-sized networks.EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol): A Cisco proprietary protocol that is more efficient and scalable than IGRP.OSPF (Open Shortest Path First): A widely used, link-state routing protocol that scales well in large and complex enterprise networks.IS-IS (Intermediate System to Intermediate System): Like OSPF, used for routing within an autonomous system.BGP (Border Gateway Protocol): The protocol used for routing between autonomous systems on the internet, essential for network engineers managing ISP or large enterprise networks1.RIP (Routing Information Protocol): One of the oldest routing protocols, used in small, homogeneous networks.Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.Excellent communication and documentation abilities.Leadership and mentoring skills to guide junior team members.Creative thinker and problem solver, able to distill complex problems down to actionable, practical solutions. Ability to solve any networking problem as the escalation of last resort.Excellent communication and diplomatic skills. Strong ability to influence through logic and experience rather than organizational authority.

THE PERKS (and these are just a few!):

QRest Sabbatical           Employee Stock PurchaseQTS scholarship for dependentsEagle Club award trip eligibilityPaid volunteer days  Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance

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We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action.  We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings.  We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.