Need Network DataCenter Engineer (W2/1099)

Scope of work:

Client is seeking 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

Mandatory Requirements

Must pass SMUD’s NERC CIP background checks

Skills – Experience and Requirements

The Data Center Network Engineer will have the following:

•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 understand ing 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, P KI)

• Extensive knowledge and experience with AAA (Cisco ISE, Cisco ACS)

• Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic applications such as Solarwinds Orion or Cisco Prime Infrastructure

Primary Responsibilities fall into the following categories:

• 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 consumption

Technical Requirements

1. Advanced implementation experience within the Enterprise Networking and Data Center Cisco portfolio

2. 8+ years' implementation and support experience with enterprise network and datacenter environments

3. 5+ years' experience working directly with internal or external clients

4. Skills with scripting automation strongly preferred (Python, JavaScript, Powershell)

5. VMware ESXi 5/6 implementation experience

6. Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, negotiation and presentation skills

7. Self-starter with strong leadership traits, with ability to manage customer expectations

Desirable Qualifications

• Cisco CCNP/CCIE certification preferred

• Experience with 4G/LTE WAN deployments a plus

• Cisco UCS B- and C-series servers experience preferred

• VMware virtualization experience preferred

• Previous technical consultative experience is a plus

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Please have the following questions completed by each candidate submitted:

1. Describe a Cisco Nexus network project you have been involved with in the last 3 years. What were your key responsibilities?

2. Describe a troubleshooting experience where network test equipment or software was used to determine the problem. Describe the initial problem and the outcome in detail.