Cisco Ip Telephony Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:
PlanIT Group is seeking a senior network engineer responsible for all aspects of network projects, including hardware requirements, designing, and implementing standards based physical layer connectivity through complex routing protocols and Voice-over-IP implementations. The role involves troubleshooting network issues, configuring devices, and assisting in network architecture design and feasibility studies.
Responsibilities:
• Network design, and configuration of OSPF, EIGRP, RIP and Static routing solutions.
• Configure and support wireless systems.
• Architecture design, and systems implementation, of middle-of-row to core connectivity.
• IOS layer 2 and layer 3 configuration and support.
• Firewall and load balancing support.
• Top-of-rack to middle-of-row connectivity.
• Top-of-rack to server connectivity.
• Server to middle-of-row backup, and backup to backup core connectivity.
• Enclosure network hardware including blade switches and pass-thru modules.
• Ensure corporate standards for IOS images are followed by reviewing devices to confirm they are running standardized IOS images.
• Upgrade images where necessary to the correct IOS image.
• Create and apply layer 2 and Layer 3 switch and core router configurations.
• Configuring the switched environment and ensure data transverses the appropriate path to core devices via spanning-tree.
• Responsible for installation, operation, support and maintenance of Cisco Catalyst 65XX and Nexus 5K/7K carrier class switches
• Applying appropriate access and distribution layer security measures.
• Take an active role in coordinating networking duplicated in San Mateo and Eagan. Work with counterparts in San Mateo.
• Coordinate communication, documentation and addressing between the data centers.
• Input IP addressing and DNS information for network devices and servers.
• Communicate addressing information with Host Systems.
• Document environments. Include detailed drawings of physical devices, connectivity through cores, and routing to intranet and internet sites.
• Document device access, addressing, and physical locations for network devices.
• Monitor and work ServiceNow trouble and change control tickets. Tickets involve a range of requests and issues relating to network connectivity, network addressing, moves, adds, and changes.
• Optimize network performance - Review network performance to identify and correct network issues resulting in less-than-optimal network performance.
Qualifications:
Required:
• CISCO Certified Systems Instructor (CCSI)
• CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• CISCO Certified Voice Professional (CCVP)
• CISCO Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
• CISCO CCIE Written
• CISCO IP Telephony Design Specialist
• CISCO IP Communications Support Specialist
• CISCO Optical Specialist
• CISCO Wireless LAN Design Specialist
• CISCO Lifecycle Services IP Communications
• A minimum of 3-7 years’ relevant experience.
• A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred. four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field, then four additional years of related experience is required.
• All candidates must be a US Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
• Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months’ travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
• Must be available to travel 30%
Company:
PlanIT Group is an IT and engineering professional services company which provides top-tier talent to various commercial and government customers. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Charlotte, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.