Job Description :
Position : Network Data Rate: $Negotiable Location: Nebraska, Omaha Duration: 12 months Preferred Qualifications 9-12 years of work experience with a Bachelor's degree. Expert knowledge of Cisco networking equipment and software - Cisco CCIE, CCNA or CCNP Routing and Switching certification preferred Experience administering enterprise IP networks in mission-critical, 24x7 production environments 8 years related experience in infrastructure/network environments and designing, planning, documenting and implementing LANs and WANs using latest technology Advanced process orientation and exhibited planning, organizational and problem-solving skills Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and leadership skills along with effective communication (both written and verbal) skills Advanced understanding of TCP/IP network protocols, including common application protocols Experience in high-availability networks in load-balanced, n-tier application environments Demonstrated ability to solve complex systems and network environment issues Ability to understand systems from all levels, from the "big picture" enterprise-level view to the low level technical view Ability to write technical design and build documentations for all aspects of a technical infrastructure Ability to represent technical and business issues and solutions to multiple levels internally and externally to support strategic organizational plans Demonstrate ability to work in a complex organization to determine business and customer needs, providing the best solution to meet those needs ITIL certification preferred In depth knowledge of: Cisco routers, switches, wireless controllers, WAPs and firewalls; Palo Alto Network firewalls; Blue Coat Proxy; Riverbed, Infoblox Knowledge on ACI and Hands-on experience is must. Network management tools: LiveAction; SolarWinds/Orion NCM, NPM, APM, or other SNMP tools Infrastructure support experience with respect to cable plant topologies, cable media types and standards. Protocol analyzers (Wireshark and/or Wildpackets) Security protocols (IPSec), encryption technologies (3DES, AES) IDS/IPS systems LAN Protocols (10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, WiFi) WAN protocols (MPLS, DMVPN, VPN) Routing Protocols (EIRGP, OSPF, BGP) Network problem analysis and troubleshooting Network infrastructure hardware and protocols (TCP/IP, switches, bridges, routers, proxy servers, VPN concentrators) WAN protocols (MPLS, DMVPN) Routing Protocols (EIRGP, OSPF, BGP) Network problem analysis and troubleshooting BlueCoat proxy servers or other content filtering systems. Additional Information Essential Functions Provide technical coordination, oversight and leadership for staff and serve as escalation point for complex technical issues Plan, design, implement and provides ongoing support of network systems of high complexity in extranet, commercial and corporate environments to fulfill the business needs Design appropriate solutions based on environment, create detailed network designs, assess and evolving technologies for performance. Provide third level technical support to the client institutions and to technical teams within to resolve network issues and to support the implementation of new network solutions Build and maintain relationship with global and virtual teams and third parties on network development or support issues Provide highest level of technical consultancy to ensure problem resolution is achieved in the shortest possible timeframe Develop processes and procedures for use by the Network team and third parties in the management of network environments Work Hours Incumbent must make themselves available during core business hours. Travel Requirements This position requires the incumbent to travel for work 5% of the time.