Network Technical Leader

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Expertise:
· Typically requires BS in a technical field (CS/EE preferred) or equivalent plus 8+ years related experience.
Project Specific
Looking for a technical leader (SME in IOS-XE and SD-WAN) role based out of Austin.

Desired Education, Skills, and Certifications:
• BS in a technical field (CS/EE preferred) or equivalent plus 15+ years related experience.
• CCIE in Route & Switch; Service Provider; or Data Center Technologies - Required.
• Must have solid Network design skills, with strong knowledge of networking fundamentals.
• Expertise in Cisco SD-WAN solution on Catalyst platforms
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business requirements and design robust SD-WAN solutions.
• Architect, configure, and deploy Cisco SD-WAN components, including vManage, vSmart, vBond, vEdges, and cEdges.
• Ensure seamless integration with existing network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network operations, security, and project management, to ensure successful SD-WAN migrations and deployments.
• Conduct, co-ordinate pre-deployment testing across an SD-WAN network with complex requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Define and enforce application-level QoS policies.
• Ensure optimal performance for critical applications across the SD-WAN.
• Extend SD-WAN connectivity to Azure and AWS using cloud SD-WAN routers (e.g., CSR routers).
• Document solution designs, configurations, and best practices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and virtualization technologies.
• Hands on experience in deploying and supporting Cisco Enterprise SD-WAN Routing Platforms
• IP Routing, Inter-networking, LAN Switching, L3 VPN/VRF-Lite, BGP, ISIS, OSPF, EIGRP, inter-as routing, QoS, Ipv6, IP SLAs, RPVST+, MST, PIM, DMVPN, GETVPN, NetFlow, PfR.
• Has moderate to advanced knowledge of software programmability, automation, orchestration, virtualization.
• Prior Scripting, Python, and/or Linux experience with REST API is highly desired.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to function effectively in ambiguous circumstances.
• Successfully communicates difficult concepts. Guides, influences and persuades others either internally and externally.