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LEAD Technical

Network Engineer

LEAD Technical, Ashburn, Virginia, United States, 22011

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Professional Services and Staffing Partner Location:

Ashburn, VA Reports To:

Site Supervisor / Project Manager Department:

Data Center Physical Network Operations Position Summary

The

Senior Network BPO Engineer (T3)

leads on-site data center physical network operations, supporting mission-critical infrastructure and ensuring compliance with established

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ,

Service Level Agreements (SLAs) , and

security standards . This role serves as the

technical lead , coordinating junior staff, managing escalations, and collaborating closely with network engineering teams to maintain operational continuity and delivery quality. Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

Oversee all on-site data center physical network operation and maintenance (O&M) activities, including installation, decommissioning, inspections, and emergency support. Supervise and verify quality during cable deployment, trunk optical splicing, and network rack installations. Lead daily and weekly inspection cycles (campus, manhole, and equipment) ensuring documentation accuracy and SLA adherence. Validate environmental and power acceptance standards during new build or retrofit projects. Fault and Incident Response

Serve as the primary escalation point for high-severity network incidents. Diagnose and coordinate resolution for hardware, cabling, or environmental issues. Supervise on-site emergency recovery actions including device power cycles, board reseating, and temporary fiber rerouting. Project Oversight & Quality Assurance

Review and validate horizontal cabling designs, construction plans, and acceptance reports. Ensure all physical network deliverables meet construction standardization, tag accuracy, and documentation completeness. Maintain delivery timeliness and first-time acceptance pass rates per defined quality metrics. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to T2-level engineers. Enforce process discipline and SOP compliance across shifts. Support the Site Supervisor in performance tracking, service reporting, and quarterly reviews. Qualifications & Skills

5+ years of experience in data center network operations, structured cabling, or physical network maintenance. Advanced knowledge of Layer 1–2 network infrastructure (fiber/copper cabling, patching, cross-connects). Strong familiarity with

Arista, Cisco, or Juniper

hardware environments. Experience supervising subcontractors or cabling vendors on large-scale data center projects. Ability to interpret network topology drawings and manage acceptance documentation. Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills. Certifications:

Preferred:

Advanced-level certification (e.g., CCIE, JNCIP, or equivalent). Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

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