CCIE LAB Certified Network SME

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
10% Travel

Skills

CCIE LAB CERTIFIED
Network SME

Job Details

Job Title: CCIE LAB CERTIFIED - Network SME Engineer

Location: Alpharetta, GA Hybrid Onsite (3 days in office; local candidates preferred)
Duration: 12+ Months
Experience Level: 12+ Years

NOTE: CCIE LAB CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Role Overview:

The Network SME Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and troubleshooting enterprise network solutions across campus, data center, and cloud environments. The role requires deep expertise in routing, switching, IPv4/IPv6, and network protocols, along with hands-on experience on Cisco and Arista platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement network solutions involving campus, data center, and cloud environments using IPv4/IPv6.

  • Design, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco and Arista networking platforms.

  • Oversee or execute testing of data gathering, aggregation, and analytics capabilities across network devices.

  • Identify communication scenarios between end devices and edge devices and ensure proper network connectivity.

  • Perform complex BGP, OSPF, and Multicast troubleshooting.

  • Participate in network migrations, upgrades, and optimization projects.

  • Ensure enterprise network security and compliance with standards.

  • Mentor junior network engineers and provide technical guidance.

Must Have Technical / Functional Skills:

  • Deep expertise in Routing & Switching, including BGP, OSPF, Spanning Tree, and Multicast.

  • Hands-on experience with Cisco platforms (ISR, ASR1K, ASR9K, Catalyst 9K, Nexus9K).

  • Knowledge of overlay technologies like IPSEC, DMVPN, VXLAN.

  • Experience with IPv6 deployment and troubleshooting.

  • Familiarity with Cabling and Optics (10/25G/40G/50G/100G), breakout cables/panels.

  • Proficiency with Cisco ISE, TACACS, DNS, DHCP.

  • Cisco CCIE Lab Certification (Routing & Switching or Service Provider) mandatory.

  • Minimum 12 years experience in enterprise network environments.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with Arista platforms.

  • Knowledge of Ansible for network automation.

  • Cloud networking experience and integration with IoT devices/sensors.

  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and mentoring skills.

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