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e360 · 6 hours ago

Solutions Architect, Enterprise Networking & Security – 12 Month CONTRACT - (REMOTE within Southern CA Mandatory)

California, United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level

$80/hr - $90/hr

5+ years exp

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U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Dave Schain

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Responsibilities

Developing customer relationships and working to forge strong relationships / trust with clients.

Responsible for the delivery of network planning, design, implementation & optimization services as a “pre-sales” and “post-sales” consultant/ senior network engineer.

Create and implement low level and high-level designs of campus & data center network and security solutions utilizing industry best practices.

Lead the delivery of network solutions including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and other network hardware appliances.

Oversee / perform new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.

Perform installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of client-managed hardware, software, and peripheral devices.

Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed.

Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.

Accurately estimate labor hours for Professional Services work.

Assist the PMO and Engineering teams in the execution of client projects.

Use your knowledge of technology, products, and services to build new solutions that deliver positive business outcomes for clients.

Qualification

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Consulting experienceCisco Enterprise NetworkNetwork security solutionsPalo Alto NetworksAruba NetworksRouting protocolsTechnical documentationSD-WAN implementationCustomer service skillsWAN/LAN technologiesNetwork troubleshootingInter-company routingNetwork design modelsIndustry certifications

Required

Consulting/ VAR experience a MUST!!!

A minimum of a 2-year degree in computer science or a related field and/or five (5) years of equivalent network engineering experience is required.

Must have at least five (5) years of experience designing, deploying, and implementing core route/switch and/or data center networks.

Must have at least five (5) years of experience designing, deploying, and implementing security solutions.

Must have Industry certifications such as CCNP R&S, CCNP Security, and/or CCNP Data Center.

Must have a proven track record in the management of a critical 24/7 production environment(s).

Must be a US Citizen.

A valid driver’s license is required.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills are required.

Strong customer service orientation with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Strong technical documentation skills are required.

Ability to function and prioritize in a fast-paced multi-task team environment.

Cisco Enterprise Network experience required (Meraki/Catalyst/Nexus).

In-depth knowledge of networking functions / devices such as routers, switches, wireless controllers, access points, load balances, and firewalls. Multi-Manufacturer Knowledge is required (e.g., Cisco, hpE/Aruba Networks, Palo Alto Networks, etc.).

Experience with logical design models (L2/L3, VPC, VDC, Datacenter Zones, Spanning tree, VRF, VTP, VLANs, physical cabling).

Strong knowledge of IP communication and routing is required (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP).

Understanding of WAN/LAN and transport technologies (Ethernet, DMVPN, WAAS, and MPLS).

Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.