Job Description:
- We are looking for a Networks SME to join our team in Alpharetta. Broad knowledge of all major topics is critical.
- The ideal candidate will have experience with a large enterprise (preferably in a Financial Services Firm), Multiple Technology vendors, or systems integrators designing and implementing large-scale networks.
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member is essential. Strong presentation skills are imperative to be able to explain network design, articulate risk, and facilitate decision-making. Strong security focus and experience with Network Security Concepts and Multi-tier Security architectures.
Expert Level Technical Skills Required:
- Ethernet technologies: STP, 802.1Q, VPC, Multilayer Switching; Leaf-Spine IP Fabric
- IP Routing: RIP, OSPF, BGP, MPBGP, TCP/IP
- Multicast routing: PIM, IGMP, MSDP
- VxLAN
- Platform knowledge on Cisco Switching & Routing Platforms
- Nexus 9000 Series Data Centre Switching Platform
- Platform Knowledge on Arista Switching platforms
- Working knowledge on various Network OS
- Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NXOS, IOS-XRo Arista EOS
- Administration of network hardware, virtualization, and routing across multiple environments.
- Familiarity with JIRA for project and task management, specifically work in Agile-Canban.
Skills Desired:
- Ability to use Microsoft applications such as Visio, Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Proficient in UNIX or Linux
- Certifications: CCIE or equivalent
- Experience with scripting/automation using Python / Ansible is a strong plus.
- Tools: Wireshark, Infoblox, HPNA, Splunk, Sevone, and Ansible is a plus
- Working knowledge of SDN, SDWAN, DMVPN
- Sound knowledge in public cloud, Kubernetes, storage over IP, and VMWare
- Strong sense of security concepts includes defense in depth, zero trust networking, least privilege principle, risks and controls.
- Experience of driving enterprise-level initiatives working with senior stakeholders across Regions and Cultures
- Additionally, the ideal candidate should be
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the team's targets
- Honest, hardworking, and reliable
- Possess a strong sense of ownership/accountability