Job Description :
Network Architect
Austin TX
Phone/Skype Hire
Responsibilities include:
Performing installations, debugging, maintenance, upgrades, and general support for Routers, L2 and L3 Switches, Firewalls, WAN Accelerators, Load balancers, etc.
Performing a wide range of network administration duties including installations, debugging, maintenance, upgrades, and general support for Cisco network equipment.
Evaluate, test, and deploy all software and hardware upgrades to the networking infrastructure.
Assist in the configuration and deployment of core and peripheral network devices, which will require continuous learning of new devices (i.e. Nexus switches, ASR routers, and long haul optical equipment
Proactive monitoring of all network devices, services, and servers using a combination of tools to ensure high availability and SLA’s.
Collect and review network utilization data for capacity and planning purposes
Assist in developing, implementing, testing, and maintaining disaster recovery plans.
Interface with vendors for procurement & maintenance of all IT infrastructures.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
5+ years of experience and a B.S. degree preferred
1-3 years’ experience with Cisco ACI (Application Centric Integration) technology implementation
Experience with Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC)
Experience with Cisco 9k/7k/5k/2k/1k
Experience with Data center SDN
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and coordination skills
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Preferred Certifications: CCIE R&S
5 years direct experience required in the management and administration of network infrastructure - routers, switches, etc. - in a high-availability or e-commerce infrastructure
5+ experience with layer 2 network protocols switching, including but not limited to: 802.1Q tagging, STP (and its variations), LACP, etc.
5+ years of experience with IP subnetting
3+ years of experience with layer 3 network routing, including but not limited to: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
2+ years of layer 4 IP protocol suites (TCP, UDP, ICMP, GRE, etc
Experience in DNS
Experience working in structured change management processes