Network Architect

A senior network professional with extensive expertise in complex, enterprise-wide network environments with a heavy focus on Meraki wireless, Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) and SD-WAN technologies., * 10+ years of experience in designing/deploying/documenting Cisco WAN & LAN network solutions for large enterprise environments.

• 10+ years of experience in technical consulting and comprehensive project leadership, including a proven ability to shape winning solutions.
• Hands-on experience with implementing or managing Cisco SD-WAN / Viptela / Fortinet solutions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in implementing / managing enterprise wireless networks:
• Cisco Wireless Controllers / Access Points
• Cisco Meraki Wireless & Switching solutions.
• Proven experience in implementing/managing EIGRP/BGP/OSPF routing protocols in an enterprise network environment.
• Experience implementing VLAN technology in an enterprise environment
• Experience using network analysis, management, and performance monitoring tools to plan for growth and diagnose problems.
• Preferred candidates will have in-depth exposure to Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE).

Special Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Technical leadership with a solution-focused mindset.
• Independent work skills with sharp time management
• Understanding/experience with Agile methodology is a plus
• Familiarity with ITIL-based ticketing solution (Service NOW experience a plus)
• Strong documentation skills with emphasis on maintaining accurate network drawings with Visio.
• Proven network architecture and design experience.
• HSRP environment experience
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP enhancements such as multicast, QOS techniques, bandwidth and path reservation techniques
• In-depth knowledge of the configuration and maintenance of routers, hubs, bridges, and switches
• Familiar with both open-source and commercial sniffer products (tcpdump, ethereal) and Syslog Analysis
• Working knowledge of the Python programming language a plus.
• Working knowledge or direct experience with other networking solutions such as the following a plus:
• Zscaler proxy/VPN products a plus
• Palo Alto/Cisco/ firewalls a plus
• Load Balancing (Broadcom AVI)
• SD-Wan - Fortinet

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