Overview
On Site
$90 - $105
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)
Skills
IEEE 802.1X
Cisco Certifications
CCIE Lab Certification
IoT
Job Details
Job Title: IoT Platform Engineer
Location: New York, NY - local candidates preferred
Experience: 10+ years
Certification: CCIE Lab Certification (Required)
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced IoT Platform Engineer with deep expertise in Routing and Switching for IoT environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and testing advanced network solutions, with a strong background in Cisco technologies and related vendor platforms. This role involves building lab frameworks, certifying hardware/software features, and ensuring seamless connectivity between IoT endpoints and campbranch networks.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop a lab framework to connect IoT endpoints to campus and branch networks.
- Certify underlying hardware, software features, and IoT endpoint functionality.
- Identify various communication scenarios between end devices and edge devices.
- Plan, execute, and/or oversee testing of data gathering, aggregation, and analytics capabilities.
- Work extensively with SD-Access (SDA), 802.1x, Network Admission Control (NAC), and TrustSec functionality.
- Configure and manage Cisco IOS-XE devices, including micro/macro segmentation.
- Utilize Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) for SD-Access management, automation, and orchestration.
- Collaborate closely with network engineers, cross-functional teams, and senior management.
- Maintain excellent written and verbal communication skills to document and present technical solutions.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering with IoT environments.
- CCIE Lab Certification (mandatory).
- Proven expertise in Routing and Switching for IoT networks.
- Strong knowledge of SD-Access (SDA), 802.1x, NAC, and TrustSec.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS-XE, micro/macro segmentation, and Cisco DNA Center (DNAC).
- Ability to design, test, and certify IoT communication scenarios and network functionality.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with other networking vendors (Juniper, Aruba, etc.).
- Familiarity with network automation tools and scripting.
- Exposure to IoT security frameworks and best practices.
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