ONLY W2, NO C2C
Job Title Senior Network Architect (CISCO)
On-site 5x week in Dallas Fort Worth, TX
12 months contract
Final round interview onsite
Anticipated Start in weeks 2
If the resource passes all the interviews they will then be asked to complete a CJIS background check, not able to make an official offer until this step is passed.
Must Have s:
Network Architect who can architect, design & implement (this experience is key)
SDA (Cisco Software Defined Access)
DNA Center
ISE
ACI
Primary Skills
* Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred
* 10 years of enterprise network architecture, engineering, and support experience
* Advanced troubleshooting within large, complex network environments
Experience with:
* Cisco Routing and Switching
* Cisco Wireless Technologies
* Cisco Firewalls/Network Security
* F5 Load Balancers
* Infoblox (DNS and DHCP)
* Enterprise LAN/WAN design
* Software Defined Access (SDA) architectures
* Integration of multiple infrastructure and security technologies
Desired Certifications:
* CCNP (Enterprise, Data Center, or Wireless) or equivalent Cisco design certification
* Cisco DNA Center
* Cisco ISE
* Cisco ACI
Additional Technical Expertise Preferred:
* Cisco NGFW design, deployment, and lifecycle management
* Cisco ISE policy creation, troubleshooting, and NAC implementations
* Cisco Data Center networking and advanced routing
* AAA and RADIUS authentication
* High-availability network architectures
* Security best practices, threat mitigation, and proactive infrastructure hardening
* Complex topology design and enterprise network transformation initiatives