Data Center Network Engineer

Data Center Network EngineerSeeking a detail-oriented consultant that brings hands-on experience in the planning, design, and implementation of Cisco data center networking and security infrastructure. A strong Cisco Nexus and Cisco ASA and/or Firepower background will be required.Duties:- Provide advanced technical leadership for complex project work, including functional subsystem upgrades for mission critical data center network and firewall devices and services- Define engineering requirements, architecture and network level design and integration for data interconnectivity needs of business-critical applications and functions- Analyze, setup, monitor, and audit required measures to ensure data network performance and security- Validate that customer network configurations are functioning per designs by validating log flows, event threshold settings, and alarm notification settings- Document design and implementation for operational consumptionQualification:- 8+ years' experience as a data network and security specialist in a medium to large enterprise network; or equivalent combination of education and experience- Extensive knowledge and experience of Cisco routers and switches (Cisco IOS, NX-OS platforms)- Extensive knowledge and experience of Cisco firewalls (ASA, Firepower platforms); next-generation firewall experience highly preferred (FTD, application visibility, IPS)- Proficient hands on experience and understanding of networking concepts and protocols such as: DCI, BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, L2 MPLS, L3 MPLS VPN, STP, HA, Multicast, multi-tenancy- Experience with Cisco VPN technology a plus (DMVPN, FlexVPN, PKI)- Extensive knowledge and experience with AAA (Cisco ISE, Cisco ACS)- Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic applications such as Solarwinds Orion or Cisco Prime InfrastructureTechnical Requirements:1. Advanced implementation experience within the Enterprise Networking and Data Center Cisco portfolio2. 8+ years' implementation and support experience with enterprise network and datacenter environments3. 5+ years' experience working directly with internal or external clients4.

Skills with scripting automation strongly preferred (Python, JavaScript, Powershell)5. VMware ESXi 5/6 implementation experience6. Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, negotiation and presentation skills7. Self-starter with strong leadership traits, with ability to manage customer expectationsAdditional Information:All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy apply