Implementation Specialist

Role: Implementation Specialist

Duration : 960 hours (Possibility for Extension)

Client Location : San Jose CA 95134 (Onsite)

Job Description:

Required Skills:

12 years of hands-on experience designing deploying and operating enterprise networks using Cisco/Arista and Aruba (wired/wireless) platforms.

Expert-level routing and switching knowledge (BGP OSPF EVPN/VXLAN) high availability (MLAG/vPC LACP) and data center networking design patterns.

Strong background in network security fundamentals (segmentation ACLs firewall integrations secure remote access) and partnering with Security teams on controls and audits.

Hands-on experience with NAC/AAA solutions including Cisco ISE and/or Aruba ClearPass.

Experience with SD-WAN design/operations and hybrid connectivity patterns is a strong plus.

Experience supporting Cisco VPN Aruba ClearPass F5 Load Balancer is a plus.

Experience with network automation and observability (e.g. scripting templating telemetry monitoring/alerting) to improve reliability and reduce MTTR.

Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with disciplined incident change and risk management practices.

Strong communication skills able to translate technical details into executive-ready updates options and recommendations.

Thrives in dynamic environments with the ability to prioritize manage ambiguity and drive outcomes across competing business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and deliver scalable resilient Data Center Campus Network solutions using Cisco Arista HPE and Aruba platforms.

Support WAN operations such as internet edge and SD-WAN integrations with consistent routing and security posture.

Lead complex troubleshooting root-cause analysis and implement preventive changes to prevent incidents and unscheduled outages.

Partner with various teams such as Data Center Storage Virtualization Windows Unix Cloud Ops and Security to provide technical direction and deliver cross-domain programs

Establish and maintain network documentation diagrams standards and runbooks; ensure designs are supportable and operationally ready.

Operationalize delivered solutions for Day 2 operations including monitoring/alerting capacity planning lifecycle management and change/release processes.

Provide clear timely status risks and tradeoffs to stakeholders; manage deliverables timelines and dependencies across multiple initiatives.

Qualification:

12 15 years of experience in enterprise network architecture design deployment and operations (data center campus WAN and hybrid cloud).

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field.