Senior Network Engineer​/Architect

Location :
Dallas, TX (Work – 5 Days a week at office)

Term:
Contract

MUST HAVE 12+ YEARS

• Cisco ISE (Zero Trust / NAC)
• VMware Velo Cloud SD-WAN
• Wireless Networking (Cisco WLC + 802.1X)
• DMVPN

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of computing or computer science or a related field.
• 12+ years of recent network engineering expertise supporting an enterprise environment
• 10+ years’ experience on:

WAN:

• SD-WAN
• Advanced BGP
• DMVPN
• Quality of Service (QoS)

Security:

• Palo Alto advanced knowledge (Global infrastructure management, Panorama, Distributed User-, advanced Global Protect configuration)
• F5 configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance
• Cisco ISE distributed deployment (Wireless 802.1x, Wired 802.1x, Guest, IoT, TACACS+)
• Cisco ASA (with routed-VPN implementation and troubleshooting)
• PKI Knowledge
• Proficiency in Zscaler (desirable)

Wireless:

• 802.1x and MAB

Datacenter:

• Nexus
• VMware vSphere knowledge

Cloud:

• AWS

Demonstrated experience in all phases of the design, configuration, installation, and administration of large-scale networks.

Cisco expertise – CCNP certification or equivalent level.

Strong security experience with firewall technologies, installation, maintenance and support.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Abilities:

• Communicating effectively: expressing opinions, ideas and suggestions with conviction and in a logical/structured manner; keeping to the point; ensuring that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documented.
• Solving problems: being open to original ideas and creative options by which to address issues; continually driving change by seeking new ways to improve outcomes.
• Managing self: remaining objective, focused and productive in a stressful environment; focusing on solutions rather than problems.
• Demonstrating flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements; demonstrating a willingness to accept changing circumstances; supporting initiatives for change; readily absorbing new techniques and working practices; proposing new or improved ways of working.