IT/Software/Technology

Cisco Network Engineer

Contract

Strategic Staffing Solutions

Cisco Network Engineer

Locations: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid On-Site and Some Remote)

Role Type: W2

Duration:  12+ Months

Job Description:

  • Plan, design, test, implement and continue improvement of enterprise network solutions.
  • Configuration of Cisco IOS configurations, testing and implementation of new network hardware devices (routers and switches.) into the existing network infrastructure.
  • Maintain accurate diagrams and configurations for all network devices.
  • Prepare engineering job packages consisting of detailed parts / equipment lists, and appropriate documentation (drawings, network diagrams, configurations, etc.).
  • Ensure cost effective design of systems with the ultimate goal of meeting business needs and providing a reliable and efficient service to the user.
  • Prepare and submit cost estimates for planned installations where required.
  • Maintain familiarity with current networking technologies and available facilities.
  • Procure, turn-up, and troubleshoot both private and public WAN circuits.
  • Work across the IT organization to provide end to end solutions to the customer.

 Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum of seven years of experience in Information Technology with at least four years of design and support of Cisco Systems
  • Understanding of communication technology and fundamentals.
  • Ability to work well within a team; good interpersonal relational skills.
  • Effective verbal & written communication.
  • Experience in coordination with multiple groups, companies, and people simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated ability to work productively with little direct supervision.
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to support successful performance in a team environment

 Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with designing communications solutions for SCADA systems.
  • Cisco Certifications CCNA, CCDA desired. CCNP, CCDP, CCIE preferred.
  • Experience with network hardware/software solutions: Cisco routers and switches, Checkpoint firewalls, Nokia load balancers, Cisco ACS, Ciscoworks, Cisco wireless controllers and APs and Cisco VPN concentrators.
  • Experience in the following technology areas: TCP/IP, Cisco IOS, Layer 3 Switching, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, GRE, HSRP, GLBP, IPSEC, SSL, AAA, SNMP QOS/class of services, VoIP, Incident Response, Network Management Practices, Content Filtering, Load balancing, VPN, Wireless 802.11 ABG.

Job ID: JOB-225459
Publish Date: 02 May 2023

Tagged as: Cisco Network Engineer