Job Title: Network SME Engineer (CCIE Certified) Location: Alpharetta, GA - Hybrid (3 Days Onsite per Week) Duration: 6 Months
Important Note:
- Local candidates preferred from Alpharetta, GA.
- Candidate must be available for onsite client evaluation in New York City or Atlanta.
- Active CCIE Certification is mandatory. Candidates without an active CCIE certification will be rejected.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Network SME Engineer with 12+ years of experience in enterprise networking environments. The ideal candidate must possess an active CCIE Lab Certification and deep expertise in routing, switching, cloud networking, and IPv6 environments. The role focuses on designing, troubleshooting, and implementing network solutions across Campus, Data Center, and Cloud infrastructures.
Technical / Functional Skills
- Strong expertise in Networking (Routing & Switching), Cloud Networking, and IPv6
- In-depth knowledge of network protocols:
- BGP
- OSPF
- Spanning Tree Protocol
- Multicast
- Experience designing and troubleshooting Cisco and Arista network platforms
- Hands-on experience with IP routing platforms:
- ISR
- ASR1K
- ASR9K
- Catalyst 9K
- Nexus 9K
- Multicast technologies:
- IGMPv2 / IGMPv3
- PIM
- Static RP
- RP-Anycast
- Overlay networking technologies:
- Experience with high-speed cabling and optics:
- 10G / 25G / 40G / 50G / 100G
- Breakout cables and breakout panels
- Automation knowledge using Ansible (Preferred)
- Strong IPv6 implementation and troubleshooting experience
Experience Required
- Minimum 12+ years of experience in enterprise network environments
- Strong hands-on expertise in Routing & Switching
- Advanced troubleshooting of complex BGP and OSPF environments
- Experience troubleshooting network connectivity for IoT devices and sensors
- Knowledge of:
- Cisco ISE
- TACACS
- DNS / DHCP
- Cisco CCIE Lab Certification (Routing & Switching or Service Provider) - Mandatory
Roles & Responsibilities
- Design and develop network solutions for Campus, Data Center, and Cloud environments using IPv4 and IPv6
- Identify communication scenarios between end devices and edge devices
- Design, execute, and oversee testing of data gathering, aggregation, and analytics capabilities
- Troubleshoot complex networking issues across routing, switching, and overlay technologies
- Support network migrations and infrastructure upgrades
- Provide expertise in BGP, OSPF, and advanced network troubleshooting
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