Sr. Network Engineer

Overview

Remote
$70+
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Network
Cisco
SD-WAN
Network Design
Multicast
Data Center Migration
Anycast
DDI
ACI
Nexus
DNAC

Job Details

Position: Sr. Network Engineer

Location: Remote

Hiring Mode: 6 to 9 Months Contract

Job Description:

Network Team Project Focus: emphasizing the importance of SD-WAN and switching. They agreed that proficiency in SD-WAN would be a significant advantage for the team.

  • Focus Areas: should focus on SD-WAN and switching. They emphasized that proficiency in SD-WAN would be a significant advantage for the team, especially with the ongoing network modernization efforts.
  • SD-WAN Knowledge: knowledge in SD-WAN is crucial due to the network modernization focus on getting all sites equipped with SD-WAN. This knowledge would greatly benefit the team in achieving their modernization goals.

Anycast Deployment: knowledge of Anycast, emphasizing the importance of having someone who can work with the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) to set up the necessary environment for deployment.

  • Anycast Knowledge: need somone who has deployed anycast in a production environment
  • ATC Collaboration: engineer must have the intelligence and network skills to work to define the Proof of Concept (POC) and move it into production when ready.
  • Deployment Challenges: Michael noted that deploying Anycast requires testing in the ATC. The engineer must be competent and have the time to work with the ATC to build the necessary topology for deployment.

Skill Set Requirements: strong background in networking, and DDI. They also mentioned the versatility of Anycast and its various use cases.

  • Networking and DDI: network engineer with a strong background in networking and DDI. This expertise is crucial for setting up the necessary environment for Anycast deployment.
  • Anycast Versatility: Anycast is a versatile protocol used for various purposes, including DNS redirection, multicast replacement, and cloud-based solutions. This versatility makes it a valuable skill for the network engineer role.
  • Use Cases: mentioned specific use cases for Anycast within the organization, such as GMF, multicast, and DNS replacement. The engineer will work towards phasing in these use cases to achieve the end goal.

Experience Level and Soft Skills: senior-level engineer with an open mind and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.

  • Senior-Level Engineer: experience is necessary to handle the technical challenges and responsibilities of the role.
  • Open Mind: project requirements can change day-to-day, and the engineer must be adaptable to these changes.
  • Soft Skills: engineer should have the ability to adapt to fluid project requirements and be open to taking on different tasks as needed.

Additional Technical Skills: K additional technical skills such as ACI, Nexus switching, and DNAC experience for the network engineer role.

  • ACI and Nexus: ACI and Nexus switching would be beneficial. These skills are important for the network engineer role, especially in the context of data center migrations.
  • DNAC Experience: experience with DNAC (Cisco management platform) would be a plus. This skill would help in managing and optimizing the network infrastructure.

Work Location and Hours: remote, but needs to be able to work CST hours

Proficiency in Visio: Proficiency in Microsoft Visio would be a great plus for the new resource, as it would help in keeping diagrams up to date with changes

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