Senior Network Engineer (Cisco) - GSSR Inc

MustHave:

• Must have at least 9 years of Network Engineer experience
• Worked in Higher Education before (University or School or State Education Programs)
• Experience with NextGen Firewalls and Access Switches
• Must be able to manage and remediate documentation changes
• LinkedIn

Nice to have -
CCNA
CCNP

Position Summary:

Support our data network and services including datacenters, AWS cloud network services, wide area/metro area/local area networks.The incumbent manages operational reliability and performance of existingbuildings and wide-area networks and quickly resolves any network serviceinterruptions that occur. As required by business changes, extends, andenhances the company network. May be required to implement new configurationsin AWS, data centers or desktop environments. This position works as part of aNetwork Engineering group. May require travel outside of normal business hours.Participate in 24x7 on-call support rotation.

Responsibilities:

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of professional communications and network systems in the completion of diverse assignments.
• Understand the implications of work in other areas.
• Has highly developed problem-solving skills to independently resolve issues using defined parameters and technical expertise.
• Clearly understands the communications and network needs of the organization and has skills needed to address those needs.
• In-depth, advanced understanding of various network hardware platforms, network-related protocols, and software, including an understanding of OSI layers IP/TCP protocols at a complex level and related technical standards critical to the operation of interconnected networks.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze highly complex communication hardware and software systems for maintaining a real-time resource that impacts OP-wide network users.
• Demonstrated ability to gather, organize and analyze data in the completion of a variety of functional assignments.
• Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to interpret cabling plans and oversee installers to ensure standards are meet. Familiar with cabling and termination specification, maintenance, and problem determination.
• In-depth knowledge of Cisco VSS, routers, switches, Cisco wireless, Palo Alto Network FW, Global Protect VPN.
• Ability to deploy and maintain Infoblox DDI
• Ability to design and deploy network-related configurations in AWS. 
• At least 8 years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN networks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Infoblox NIOS-based DNS/DHCP/IPAM implementations. 
• In-depth knowledge of Cisco VSS, routers, switches, Cisco wireless.
• In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF) 
• Familiarity with access control models and network security
• Ability to plan, configure, and install Citrix NetScaler/ADC load balancing, redirect, and content switching configurations. 

Education

• Bachelor\'s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.