Greetings from Smart IT Frame, Hope you are doing well!!!
This is Priyanka from Smart IT Frame, We have an excellent opening for the below role,
Title: Network Engineer
Location: Washington, DC - Onsite
Duration: Contract
Exp-08 to 10 yrs
Primary Skills:
We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with expertise in Cisco switches and routers, data center network/cabling infrastructure, Cisco ACI (Application Center Infrastructure) and APIC, network security, Cisco DNA (Digital Network Architecture) Center, Cisco Unified Wireless Network, and change management processes. As a Network Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, deploying, and maintaining our enterprise network systems. Your technical proficiency and project management abilities will be crucial in ensuring the successful implementation of network solutions.
Responsibilities:
- 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 system's 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 8 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 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax, LWAPP, CAPWAP, APs, WLCs, Prime Infrastructure, Cisco ISE, and Cisco DNAC.
- Solid understanding of complex multi-vendor layer 2, 3, and 4-7 environments, encompassing Cisco, CheckPoint, Palo Alto, F5, PulseSecure, and Citrix VPN.
- Proficient in Cisco device configuration and troubleshooting across multiple platforms.
- Expert understanding of external L2/L3 fabric connectivity and experience in L2/L3 switching architecture design.
- Strong technical knowledge of common routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, static, BGP, etc.) and switching networks across large-scale environments.
- Thorough understanding of networking principles, including switches, routers, cables, racks, firewalls, LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, 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.
