Network Architect, Cisco
(Charlotte, NC 28078)
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Overview
The Network Architect
will manage Network Routers, Switches, F5
Load Balancers and other related components to ensure the highest level of
availability and security of the supported business applications. This position
is responsible for Architecting Network Solutions
and will serve as the highest-level escalation point for the Data
Communications Team.
This position
requires solid, current experience with Load Balancing, F5 strongly preferred.
Responsibilities:
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Designs, plans and implements networks using the
latest technology in line with our plans for business growth. Takes full
responsibility for and manages small to large network projects.
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Researches and evaluates new network
communications technologies and makes recommendations to management.
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Development and design of highly available,
highly integrated, secure, flexible, and fault-tolerant networking systems.
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Responsible for network performance; ensures
capacity planning is performed, and is proactive in assessing and making
recommendations for improvement.
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Provides daily support of LAN, WAN, Wireless and
E-Commerce Network Infrastructures. This includes: monitoring,
administering and troubleshooting to maximize network availability. Designs and Supports F5 LTM and GTM Load
Balancers.
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Performs physical setup, installation,
configuration and troubleshooting of network devices.
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Work closely with Help Desk and Distributed
Systems Groups to provide 2nd and 3rd level support of network issues.
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Updates and documents data communications
systems and procedures as required.
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Designs, Implements and Supports Cisco Nexus Core
and Distribution LAN Technologies, Applications Optimization, Load Balancing and
WAN Optimization.
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Responsible for Access Switch Technologies involving
Stacking, POE, QOS and Fiber
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Ensures that change control policies and
procedures are followed.
Requirements:
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Will have
strong, current experience with F5 LTM and GTM Load Balancers
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Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or
related; Advanced Degree a plus
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CCNP, CCDP, or CCIE Certifications are preferred.
ITIL v3 Foundations Certification strongly preferred
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Strong, current hands on experience with LAN and
WAN Architectures and Technologies and in Engineering Cisco Nexus line of Switches
and Cisco ISR and ASR’s required.
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Minimum three years supporting Riverbed (or
similar products)
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Solid experience with Network Acceleration
Utilities / WAN Optimization; Riverbed is ideal
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Experience Troubleshooting Complex Network
Issues utilizing Network Sniffer Based Technologies
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Ability to provide 24x7 Emergency Support for
troubleshooting.
Technology Wish List:
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Routing: Cisco ASR and ISR; COS (Class of
Service) and OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP Interior and Exterior Routing Protocols
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Switching: Cisco Nexus 7k/5k/2k and 6500. Switch
Stacking Technology; Switch QOS (Quality of Service)
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DNS, ARP, FTP, TFTP Network Based Applications
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Firewalls: Cisco ASA and Palo Alto
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Load Balancers: F5 LTM and GTM
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Network Protocols: STP (Spanning Tree Protocol),
HSRP (Hot Stand by Routing Protocol), VLAN(s), VRRP (Virtual Redundant Routing
Protocol), TCP/IP Protocol Suite
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MPLS Network Design
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Management and Support of SolarWinds Orion Suite
of Products
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Circuit Fault Tolerant Failover Support that
utilizes DSL, Cable or Wireless Technologies
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Branch Wireless Access Over Private VPN
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Experience with Enterprise Class Network
Management/Monitoring Systems is a plus.
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Absolutely Must have solid English Oral and
Written Communication Skills
This is a permanent, full time position. All candidates
MUST be local to Farmingdale, Long Island, NY. Do not apply if you are not
local, even if you would pay your own relocation. Relocation will not be
considered.
All candidates must be legally
eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship and must reside
locally. Sorry, no Visa sponsorship or Transfers at this time. No 3rd Party
Recruiters unless you represent a local candidate with all of these
qualifications
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