Overview
On Site
Hybrid
75-90/hr
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)
Skills
Engineering Support
Testing
Collaboration
Customer Engineering
Emerging Technologies
Professional Development
LAN
WAN
Routing
OSPF
Border Gateway Protocol
MPLS
IPVPN
Data Link Layer
Network Layer
Multicast
Wireless Communication
Network Engineering
Computer Networking
Design Documentation
Management
Documentation
Network
Cisco Certifications
Internet
JNCIS
Wireless Networking
Presentations
Adaptability
Sales
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Switches
Network Security
Cisco
Juniper
Palo Alto
Fortinet
Load Balancing
F5
Citrix
Virtualization
VMware vSphere
Expect
Communication
FOCUS
Job Details
Job Title: Senior Cisco Network Engineer
Job Summary:
Provide senior-level engineering support for customer projects, including design, implementation, testing, and support for new deployments, expansions, environment refreshes, and upgrades.
Collaborate with internal and client engineering teams to successfully implement secure network solutions.
Lead technical discussions to understand business requirements and translate them into functional specifications.
Engage in continuous learning to stay abreast of new and emerging technologies.
Obtain vendor-related certifications to enhance professional development and our corporate standing with our vendors.
Summary of Essential Job Functions:
Provide LAN/WAN routing (static, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS), MPLS (IPVPN Layer 2 & Layer 3), multicast, switching, wireless, and security configuration and deployment in client environments.
Offer network engineering consulting services, including assessment, design, and implementation of data and secure networking environments.
Assist clients through planning, design, and implementation of secure data communications networks.
Develop comprehensive graphical and text-based design documentation and effectively manage the implementation process from design to customer acceptance.
Provide peer reviews of implementations, configurations, and documentation for team members.
Required Skills and Experience:
One or more relevant, mid-level industry certifications (e.g., Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS) or equivalent).
A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in designing, configuring, and troubleshooting wired and wireless networks as well as security solutions.
Outstanding communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
Ability to learn new technologies and have an ongoing desire to stay current with the latest technologies.
Ability to focus on results while working independently, given broad direction and desired results.
Adaptability to changing goals based on customer demands and market conditions while collaborating with development and sales teams.
Strong problem-solving skills: must be capable of accurately assessing needs, maintaining a calm business demeanor, and taking quick action to resolve issues.
Required Route/Switch Technologies: Cisco.
Preferred Network Security Technologies: Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet.
Load Balancing experience preferred: F5, Citrix, and/or A10.
Experience integrating networks with industry-standard virtualization infrastructure preferred: vSphere and/or Nutanix Acropolis.
Physical Demands:
Expect light physical exertion with long periods of sitting, occasional standing and walking; limited bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; occasional lifting/moving of items up to 25 pounds.
Hearing and speech communication in person and over the telephone are essential to fulfilling the duties of this position.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Job Summary:
Provide senior-level engineering support for customer projects, including design, implementation, testing, and support for new deployments, expansions, environment refreshes, and upgrades.
Collaborate with internal and client engineering teams to successfully implement secure network solutions.
Lead technical discussions to understand business requirements and translate them into functional specifications.
Engage in continuous learning to stay abreast of new and emerging technologies.
Obtain vendor-related certifications to enhance professional development and our corporate standing with our vendors.
Summary of Essential Job Functions:
Provide LAN/WAN routing (static, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS), MPLS (IPVPN Layer 2 & Layer 3), multicast, switching, wireless, and security configuration and deployment in client environments.
Offer network engineering consulting services, including assessment, design, and implementation of data and secure networking environments.
Assist clients through planning, design, and implementation of secure data communications networks.
Develop comprehensive graphical and text-based design documentation and effectively manage the implementation process from design to customer acceptance.
Provide peer reviews of implementations, configurations, and documentation for team members.
Required Skills and Experience:
One or more relevant, mid-level industry certifications (e.g., Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS) or equivalent).
A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in designing, configuring, and troubleshooting wired and wireless networks as well as security solutions.
Outstanding communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
Ability to learn new technologies and have an ongoing desire to stay current with the latest technologies.
Ability to focus on results while working independently, given broad direction and desired results.
Adaptability to changing goals based on customer demands and market conditions while collaborating with development and sales teams.
Strong problem-solving skills: must be capable of accurately assessing needs, maintaining a calm business demeanor, and taking quick action to resolve issues.
Required Route/Switch Technologies: Cisco.
Preferred Network Security Technologies: Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet.
Load Balancing experience preferred: F5, Citrix, and/or A10.
Experience integrating networks with industry-standard virtualization infrastructure preferred: vSphere and/or Nutanix Acropolis.
Physical Demands:
Expect light physical exertion with long periods of sitting, occasional standing and walking; limited bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; occasional lifting/moving of items up to 25 pounds.
Hearing and speech communication in person and over the telephone are essential to fulfilling the duties of this position.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
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