Network Architect (Cisco Routing and Switching)

Location : Northville, Michigan ( must be Local )

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Experienced in Production Network Environment of an enterprise impacting 100+ users
• Handling Data Center Network Operations with Business & Mission Critical applications
• Handling escalated incidents or high critical tickets
• Predicting Risk/Impact and Participating in Major Changes
• Reporting & Performance Dashboards with Capacity Planning
• Technical Team Lead (5-10 members) & Vendor Management
• Technical Transition & Documentation skills (Onsite to Offshore)
• Design, Migration and upgradation of existing infrastructure

Required Skills

• Expert on design, configuration and implementation of Data Center, Branch with Nexus, L2, L3 switch Configuration.
• SD-WAN Network Configuration and management.
• Wireless WLC/AP infrastructure mgt, & configuration.
• Provides 3rd level technical support on data network related issues.
• Expert in switching technology with LAN and data center networking (Gigabit Ethernet, L2/L3 Switching, VLANs, STP, VTP etc.) are required.
• Network IP address design and optimization. Expert in Configuration and troubleshooting of routing protocols (RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP) .
• Excellent knowledge in various dynamic routing and switching protocols and network troubleshooting in datacenter network as well as WAL technologies.
• Niche Technology experience like Cisco ACI, NSX, SDN, SDA and DNAC
• Good knowledge in Wireless technology, DNS/DHCP/NTP and experience in operational support for wireless controllers and APs on escalated calls. Cisco / Aruba
• Experience in system platforms like Cisco Nexus, Infoblox, Riverbed, Cisco WLS
• Configure and Troubleshoot Network optimization solutions like Riverbed, Cisco WAAS etc.