Job Description

Senior Network Engineer - ACI
Hybrid Work Model
Atlanta, GA
Long term, renewable contract

Responsibilities:

Candidate will work as a member of a group responsible for support of IP data and telecommunications network connectivity within the enterprise. Candidate should have an advanced understanding of architecture and design issues in a complex enterprise network.

Various projects and areas of responsibility include the following:

• WAN/LAN network architecture, IPAM, mobile networking, data center network infrastructure, network services (e.g. DNS/DHCP), Internet/DMZ/VPN environments, network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS), as well as network monitoring, management, and performance tools and methods.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Depending on the project, some travel may be required.

A significant part of the required daily activities involves support of the existing network infrastructure in data centers.

Qualifications :

Candidates must satisfy the majority of the following list of qualifications.

• Six years+ experience in an architect, design, operations/support, and/or project implementation role for a large enterprise network.
• 3+ years hands-on administration experience with a Cisco ACI network environment.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco network hardware including routers, switches, and security appliances.
• Knowledge of and experience with networking protocols and configurations including OSPF, BGP, HSRP, multicast, SIP, QoS, VLANs, and MPLS.
• Experience with implementation and support of Cloud based networking including security considerations.
• Experience with design and implementation of data center networks, including blade server environments, server virtualization, and extensive experience supporting Cisco ACI.
• Experience with the design of physical networks including fiber and copper cabling.
• Knowledge of and experience with network management systems.
• Familiarity with operating systems (Cisco IOS Cisco NXOS, LINUX, Windows) and scripting languages.

Desired Skills:

Candidates must satisfy most of the following list of desired skills.

• Ability to work effectively alone and as a member of a team to complete assignments.
• Must have the initiative to create structure and definition around a project, and to drive it through to successful completion.
• Advanced planning, critical thinking, and design skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency with creating and updating technical documentation.
• Experience in project management methodology.
• Ability to maintain focus on multiple projects concurrently.

Education :
Minimum two-year degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field desired. Four-year degree is preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.