Data Center Network Administrator

Job Title: Data Center Network Administrator

Location: Bedminster NJ - Onsite
Job type: Contract/ C2C
Duration: Long Term

Client: Verizon

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Center Network Administrator on a contract basis to join our team at Verizons data center in Bedminster NJ. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing Cisco Nexus N9K and Cisco 55A1 switches along with a deep understanding of data center network operations. This role will be responsible for the administration configuration and management of complex network infrastructure ensuring seamless connectivity performance and security across our data center environment.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Networking or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data center network administration including hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus N9K and Cisco 55A1 switches.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge and experience with Cisco Nexus 9000 Series (N9K) and 55A1 switches including configuration troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Proficient in Layer 2/3 technologies such as VLANs STP OSPF BGP and VXLAN.
• Experience with network automation and orchestration tools such as Ansible Python scripting or Cisco DCNM.
• Knowledge of network security best practices including ACLs port security VPNs and segmentation techniques.
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools (e.g. Cisco Prime SolarWinds PRTG).

Certifications:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent is required.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or higher is highly preferred.
• Additional certifications in network security or automation (e.g. CCNP Data Center CompTIA Network etc.) are a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

Network Administration & Management:

• Configure monitor and manage Cisco Nexus 9000 (N9K) series switches and Cisco 55A1 switches in a high-availability environment.
• Administer and support network infrastructure including switches routers and firewalls to maintain performance availability and security.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of the data center network infrastructure by proactively monitoring network performance troubleshooting issues and resolving incidents.
• Maintain network performance by performing network upgrades patching and optimization.

Data Center Network Design & Optimization:

• Collaborate with network engineers to design plan and implement network configurations and updates within the data center.
• Implement best practices for network architecture including Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) VLANs VXLANs BGP OSPF and other data center-specific protocols.
• Oversee the implementation of network security policies including access control lists (ACLs) port security and network segmentation strategies to protect against unauthorized access.

Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting:

• Utilize monitoring tools (e.g. Cisco Prime SolarWinds etc.) to identify network performance issues and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Analyze network traffic identify bottlenecks and optimize routing and switching configurations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues with minimal downtime including Layer 1 2 and 3 issues.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Create and maintain accurate network documentation including topology diagrams configuration templates change logs and operational procedures.
• Generate and analyze network reports to track performance metrics usage trends and capacity planning.

Collaboration & Support:

• Work with other teams (e.g. systems storage security etc.) to ensure seamless integration of network infrastructure with other IT components.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and end-users ensuring efficient resolution of network-related issues.
• Participate in on-call support rotations to provide 24/7 network support.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay current on networking technologies trends and best practices related to data center environments and Cisco networking.
• Assist in the planning and execution of network upgrades and improvements to meet growing business needs.

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