Cisco Network Engineer

• *Key Responsibilities:**

- **Cisco Architecture Support:** Specialize in supporting Cisco architecture, ensuring seamless integration and performance across the network.

- **Routing and Switching Knowledge:** Exhibit expert-level knowledge in Cisco routing and switching, including advanced troubleshooting techniques.

- **Traffic Management:** Implement and manage traffic diversion strategies as required to optimize network performance.

- **Packet Shaper Technologies:** Apply expert-level understanding of packet shaper technologies to enhance network efficiency.

- **Access Control Configuration:** Configure Access Control Lists (ACL) for port openings on branch routers, ensuring secure and efficient traffic flow.

- **Routing Protocols Expertise:** Maintain strong hands-on experience with routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP, as well as Nexus switches and Cisco ACI.

- **MPLS and ILL Understanding:** Exhibit expert understanding of MPLS and Internet Leased Line (ILL) networks.

- **VLAN and Tunnel Configuration:** Configure and manage VLANs, VXLANs, HSRP, IP SLA, and tracking in HSRP, as well as GRE and VPN tunnels.

- **Port-Channel and Switch Stacking:** Manage Port-Channel configurations and switch stacking for enhanced network resilience.

- **Configuration Troubleshooting:** Demonstrate hands-on experience in Nexus and ACI configuration troubleshooting to maintain network integrity.

- **SD-WAN Knowledge:** Possess knowledge of SD-WAN solutions to support modern networking needs.

- **Basic Security Understanding:** Have a foundational understanding of firewalls and other security products to ensure comprehensive network protection.

- **IP Schema Management:** Manage IP schema across different zones (MZ/DMZ/Azure/AWS) to maintain organized and efficient IP allocation.

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- **Escalation Management:** Handle escalated calls from the L3 team, effectively addressing complex network issues.

- **NOC Process Familiarity:** Understand NOC processes, including ITSM workflows and ticket updates during troubleshooting activities.

- **Incident Management:** Efficiently manage Priority 1 (P1) incidents, escalating issues to the appropriate stakeholders as necessary.

- **Compliance and Auditing:** Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations, handling periodic audits and assessments to maintain security and operational integrity.

- **Network Architecture Design:** Capable of designing network architectures that align with enterprise operational needs.
• *Qualifications:**

- **Experience:** Minimum of 8 years of experience in networking, with a strong focus on Cisco technologies.

- **Certifications:** Relevant certifications such as CCIE Data Center or Routing & Switching, or equivalent are required.
• *Skills:**

- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.