Overview
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Job Details
Title: Sr. Network Engineer - (InfiniBand expert)
Location: On site in Menlo Park CA
Duration: 12 months to start (will be longer term)
Pay rate starts from $75/hr (W2) Negotiable
Main responsibilities:
Network engineering - Designing networks, Configurations etc.
Be an expert in InfiniBand.
Must have:
At least 5 YOE in Infiniband (OR Person can have heavy network Eng exp 6-10 years and then just 3-4 YOE in InfiniBand)
Specializes in InfiniBand, have product line understanding / Be able to articulate their understating.
Do Migrations, Deployment.
Product line they work with: Mellanox, 400 gigs.
Scripting- understanding python. The design must be able to be put in their tooling system important.
Tools:
Specializes in InfiniBand.
Knowing a software language - Understanding concepts of software languages like Python etc.
Infrastructure knowledge understand fibers, optics, power.
Scope of the project:
Designing and Deploying InfiniBand Network Architectures: This involves planning and implementing InfiniBand network configurations tailored to meet the organization's high-performance computing requirements.
Configuration and Optimization: Configuring and fine-tuning InfiniBand switches, routers, adapters, and other hardware components to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability within the network infrastructure.
Network Security Implementation: Implementing security measures and protocols to safeguard sensitive data transmitted over the InfiniBand network, ensuring compliance with industry standards and organizational security policies.
Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Continuously monitoring network performance and addressing connectivity issues to maintain optimal uptime for the InfiniBand network. This involves troubleshooting technical problems efficiently and effectively.
Collaboration and Integration: Working closely with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate InfiniBand technology into various projects and applications across the organization, providing technical expertise and guidance as needed.
Vendor Collaboration and Evaluation: Collaborating with hardware and software vendors to evaluate new InfiniBand technologies and recommend enhancements to existing infrastructure based on industry trends and best practices.
Documentation: Documenting network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for reference and training purposes, ensuring knowledge transfer and maintaining a comprehensive record of network operations.
Continuous Improvement: Staying informed about industry trends and best practices in InfiniBand networking to continuously improve network performance, reliability, and security posture.
Additionally, the scope may include involvement in coding/scripting tasks and knowledge in code repository solutions, indicating a potential aspect of automation or software-defined networking within the InfiniBand environment.
Overall, the scope involves comprehensive management and optimization of InfiniBand networks to support the computing requirements while ensuring security, reliability, and scalability.