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Job Title: Cisco Enterprise Network Engineer
Location: Remote
Salary: Dependent on Experience and competitive to market
Position Overview:
The Cisco Enterprise Network Architect/Engineer is responsible for designing implementing and maintaining the network infrastructure of an organization using Cisco technologies. This role focuses on building and supporting scalable and secure enterprise networks to meet business needs. The Cisco Enterprise Network Engineer collaborates with crossfunctional teams including network architects system administrators and security professionals to ensure the effective delivery of network services.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Network Design and Implementation:
Design plan and implement Ciscobased network solutions for the organization and clients adhering to industry best practices.
Evaluate business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for network infrastructure.
Configure and deploy Cisco routers switches firewalls wireless controllers and other networking devices.
Conduct network capacity planning and performance tuning to optimize network performance.
2. Network Troubleshooting and Support:
Monitor and maintain network infrastructure ensuring high availability reliability and security.
Diagnose and resolve networkrelated issues both proactively and reactively to minimize downtime and disruptions.
Collaborate with support teams and vendors to troubleshoot complex network problems.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of network issues.
3. Network Security and Compliance:
Implement and enforce network security measures including access controls firewalls VPNs and intrusion detection systems.
Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g. PCI DSS GDPR) related to network infrastructure.
4. Documentation and Reporting:
Maintain accurate network documentation including network diagrams configurations and standard operating procedures.
Create reports and provide insights on network performance utilization and trends.
Document network changes and updates following change management processes.
5. Collaboration and Teamwork:
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including network architects system administrators and security professionals to ensure integrated and secure network services.
Participate in project teams providing technical expertise and guidance on networkrelated initiatives.
Mentor and provide technical support to junior network engineers.
Lead team and work with Executive Leadership to grow the network practice.
Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Cisco certifications CCIE strongly preferred.
Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols including TCP/IP VLANs OSPF BGP MPLS VPN and QoS.
Extensive experience in designing implementing and supporting Ciscobased network infrastructure.
Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers switches firewalls and wireless controllers.
Proficient in Meraki Switches
AWS Networking
Various other Vendor Security Products
o Palo Alto
o Fortinet
Strong knowledge of network security principles and best practices.
Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools.
Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced and dynamic environment.
Should have worked with:
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Full Time