Network Engineer

Job Description:

· Participating in Cisco ACI design planning implementation and testing with a focus on multi datacenter configurations.

· Install configure and customize Cisco Unified Wireless Network Cisco DNA Center Cisco Spaces and Prime Infrastructure.

· Optimize wireless network coverage and performance in high density wireless client areas by reviewing and adjusting system configurations.

· Provide internal consulting technical guidance information and support to other teams during the development of each systems migration plan.

· Create Low Level Design High Level Design Implementation Migration Plan and Acceptance Test Plan documents following client standards.

· Install and configure network switches and lead the migration process based on the developed plans and client’s change management process.

· Perform in-depth analysis of current cabling inventory and develop new cabling designs.

· Collaborate with the security team to evaluate threats troubleshoot issues and ensure compliance with client’s security configuration standards.

· Prepare comprehensive manuals and documentation for all tasks and procedures.

· Resolve complex problems with multiple variables demonstrating excellent problem solving and analytical abilities.

Qualifications:

· Must have hands on experience with Cisco ACI implementation.

· Extensive experience in configuring and customizing Cisco APIC controller.

· Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in planning and designing switching network solutions and migrations for large enterprises.

· Subject matter expertise in Cisco Unified Wireless Networking including 80211bgnacax LWAPP CAPWAP APs WLCs Prime Infrastructure Cisco ISE and Cisco DNAC.

· Solid understanding of complex multivendor layer 2 3 and 47 environments encompassing Cisco Checkpoint Palo Alto F5 Pulse Secure and Citrix VPN.

· Proficient in Cisco device configuration and troubleshooting across multiple platforms.

· Expert understanding of external L2L3 fabric connectivity and experience in L2L3 switching architecture design.

· Strong technical knowledge of common routing protocols OSPF EIGRP static BGP etc and switching networks across largescale environments.

· Thorough understanding of networking principles including switches routers cables racks firewalls LAN WAN TCPIP DNS UDP latency VoIP QoS LDAP and IPsec.

· Ability to manage project plans track milestones and identify dependencies.

· Excellent engineering project management skills including planning organization scheduling and progress reporting.

· Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities and a passion for designing and implementing cutting edge network solutions.