Data Center Education Specialist - Remote

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is immediately seeking an experienced Data Center Education Specialist in support of our enterprise networking and cloud solutions client based in San Francisco, CA. We are seeking a Data Center Education Specialist to develop technical education content and perform technical reviews.

Responsible for the following duties:
* Prepare and schedules technology updates to keep team current with new technology and technology roadmaps
* Support the development of and/or modify education products, assessments, exercises, learning products, and courses as assigned
* Develop Instructor Certification and Train the Trainer programs
* Provide technical information to external instructors about education offerings
* Limited project management, including coordination of personnel for training efforts
* Manage own personal development and keeping certifications updated
* Responsible for maintaining currency with Cisco's product lines and solutions to the extent of designing an entire educational curriculum and managing the team responsible for building the products contained within the curriculum
* Participate in Design Workshop ensuring all critical curriculum components are represented in course design documents, Table of Specifications, Exam Blueprint and that technical and educational relevance is maintained
* Attend all courses Alpha, Beta and Train the Trainer when required (in person or virtual)
* Participate in cross-functional technology summit meeting and stay current on all assigned technologies and associated product roadmaps
* Support Author Query/Check of Edits and other QA activities
* Participate in project close, post-mortem, and final cost, controls, and metrics reporting
* Consult with Marketing and Product Management when developing product business cases. Authoring and review of certification assessment items (multiple choice, drag & drop and complex item types)
* Provide technical escalation point for project team

REQUIREMENTS:
* Cisco CCNP, CCIE Data Center, and industry certifications are desired
* Demonstrates proven technical expertise and training development, and training delivery
* Ability to utilize internal and external training resources to meet delivery needs
* Capable of delivering technical educational materials
* Capable of delivering to executive level staff
* Working knowledge of Cisco Routers, Switches, Wireless devices, Security devices, Unified Communication devices and especially Data Center Networking, (Nexus), Cisco Unified Computing Systems, Compute & Storage devices (Fiber Channel, iSCSI and NFS)
* Working knowledge of TCP/IP, network routing protocols and physical infrastructure
* Experience with creation of Network Diagrams and documentation
* Experience with design of network topologies
* Experience with design course lab topologies to support educational instruction
* Working knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Visio, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook and to learn additional development software programs as required
* Strong experience with VMware ESXi and vCenter
* Experience with Xyleme LCMS highly desirable
* Demonstrates proven technical expertise and training development skills
* Ability to utilize internal and external training resources to meet delivery needs
* Ability to work on multiple project timelines and deliverables
* Ability to work with minimal detailed direction; Self starter
* Adaptability and creativity to develop innovative and engaging learning content
* Works well in a team setting

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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