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DevOps Engineer - NFV/SDN

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$62 - $84.75/hr

Job Title: DevOps Engineer - NFV/SDN Location: Sunnyvale, CA Duration: Contract Only Local Profiles Job Responsibilities: DevOps skill-set with knowledge/expertise in network-automation/SDN/NFV Build ...

Lambda

Senior Software Engineer - SDN

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$266K - $395K/yr

You will work deeply within the Linux networking stack, build SDN integrations, and create the tools and services that make our network programmable, reliable, and scalable. If you enjoy solving ...

Crusoe

Senior Production Engineer, SDN

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

At Crusoe Energy Systems, our Production Engineering (PE) team plays a mission-critical role in maintaining the performance and reliability of our AI-optimized cloud infrastructure. The SDN-focused ...

Crusoe

Senior Production Engineer, SDN

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

At Crusoe Energy Systems, our Production Engineering (PE) team plays a mission-critical role in maintaining the performance and reliability of our AI-optimized cloud infrastructure. The SDN-focused ...

Lambda

Senior Software Engineer - SDN

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

You will work deeply within the Linux networking stack, build SDN integrations, and create the tools and services that make our network programmable, reliable, and scalable. If you enjoy solving ...

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DevOps Engineer - NFV/SDN

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

krg technology inc
IT Services • 201 - 500 employees
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$62 - $84.75/hr

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KRG has been consistently recognized and appreciated by renowned multibillion dollar clients for being their trusted staffing partners for more than a decade. If interested, please check out the job description here below and share your updated resume. For further queries please call or share a good time to connect.

Job Description

Job Title: DevOps Engineer - NFV/SDN

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Duration: Contract

Only Local Profiles

Job Responsibilities:

DevOps skill-set with knowledge/expertise in network-automation/SDN/NFV

Build and integrate technologies related to SDN, NFV in a virtualization environment to build end-to-end solutions that are customer facing

Design, code, test integration between different components/systems using APIs and scripting to deliver features that span across multiple systems

Evaluate and benchmark technologies related to SDN, NFV and virtualization

Provide performance and maintenance tweaks and suggestions for optimal sustainability and bug fixes as they're found.

Respond to customer issues in timely fashion, troubleshoots issues and provide solutions, when needed.

Qualifications:

Minimum 6 years of experience with Python, shell scripting and other scripting languages in a Linux environment

Minimum 6 years of experience with OpenStack, VMware, public Cloud Provider (Amazon/Google/Azure), Rancher, or similar API-driven infrastructure

Solid networking knowledge able to demonstrate TCP/IP fundamentals and basic switching/routing fundamentals(802.1Q, BGP, OSPF)

Experience with relational databases, data modeling and SQL optimization

Knowledge of different caching strategies, performance tuning, transaction management across systems and messaging systems

Experience with micro-services architecture, Docker ecosystem and API-first approach a plus

Works well in Agile/Scrum with continuous integration and deployment

Knowledge of advanced networking technologies, services and equipment including MPLS, VPLS/VPWS, Ethernet, IP/VPN routing protocols and architectures, IP security/SSL is a strong plus

Knowledge of Open Daylight and Open Network Automation Platform a plus

Knowledge and expertise in NFV (Network function virtualization) area including products and services, hands-on expertise with tool-sets and products are highly desired

Self-motivated and pro-active with demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills

Mandatory: LinkedIn presence and for verification share 2 good references from your last two projects.

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About KRG Technologies

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KRG Technologies was founded with a simple motive of offering the clients exactly what they want, how they want and when they want. By leveraging for its clients its technological edge and right-sourcing advantage, KRG in a short period of time has grown to become one of the most trusted strategic technology partners. Treating every client as the top priority, we customize our solutions and services to align with the unique needs of each client. Headquartered in Valencia, California, KRG employs a unique global delivery platform to minister its offerings spanning from application development and maintenance to business process reengineering. With years of hands-on domain experience and international presence, we offer state-of-the-art solutions backed by our follow-the-sun service model in the most cost effective manner. We value our clientele for the trust reposed in us and our clientele admire us for our personalized approach and deep commitment to their success. Our biggest strength lies in technical expertise of our team and individual competency of our employees, which enables us to be the most befitting solution provider.

Industry

It services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Valencia, CA, US

Year founded

2003

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