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blueStone

CCNP Cisco Network Engineer

Madison, WI

... CCNP Cisco Network Engineer with exposure to Linux Systems Administration. Network Engineer will be involved in a DevOps and Service Reliability Engineering role where you will deliver 24/7 ...

Trigyn Technologies

Sr. Cisco Network Engineer

Mineola, NY · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

Our Global Development Center is located in Mumbai, India, which also supports our operations in ... in managing Cisco data communications equipment, including hardware configurations and ...

Nam Info Inc

Data Center Engineer

Austin, TX

Data Center Engineer Location: Austin TX Duration: 6 Months Job Summary: 100% Onsite- ****Local ... Rack, Cable, and Deploy Cisco layer 2 networking equipment * Troubleshoot, test, quality assurance ...

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What is a Cisco Network Engineer Data Center Engineer?

A Cisco Network Engineer Data Center Engineer is an IT professional specializing in designing, implementing, and managing network infrastructure within data centers using Cisco technologies. They ensure high availability, security, and scalability of data center networks by configuring and maintaining switches, routers, firewalls, and related hardware. Their responsibilities often include troubleshooting network issues, optimizing performance, and supporting business operations by maintaining reliable network connectivity. These engineers typically hold certifications like Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE with a focus on data center solutions.

What are the typical challenges faced by Cisco Network Engineers working in data centers, and how can they be addressed?

Cisco Network Engineers in data centers often encounter challenges related to managing complex network architectures, ensuring minimal downtime, and integrating new technologies with legacy systems. Staying updated with the latest Cisco protocols and rapidly troubleshooting issues under pressure are common parts of the role. Proactive documentation, regular training, and strong collaboration with server, storage, and security teams help address these challenges effectively, ensuring smooth network operations and continuous service availability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cisco Network Engineer Data Center Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cisco Network Engineer Data Center Engineer, you need strong expertise in network infrastructure, routing and switching, data center technologies, and a relevant degree or Cisco certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE. Proficiency with Cisco hardware, network monitoring tools, virtualization platforms, and automation systems like Cisco UCS Manager and Nexus switches is typically required. Analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for this role. These abilities enable engineers to design, implement, and manage robust data center networks, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
Cisco Network Engineer

Cisco Network Engineer

Institute for Defense Analyses

Bowie, MD • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Job Summary:
The Institute for Defense Analyses is seeking a qualified Cisco Network Engineer to design, administer, and maintain various telecommunication networks and systems. This role involves managing IT technology initiatives, conducting systems analyses, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with security and operational standards.
Responsibilities:
• Manages the implementation of IT technology initiatives. Provides formal project management documentation and partners with junior staff to ensure the successful deployment and transition of operational support to junior administrators.
• Conducts systems analyses and research to develop integration plans for new systems and software in order to ensure compatibility with the current IT infrastructure and changing technologies. Builds new networks to design specifications.
• Ensures all systems meet or exceed the business and security requirements in accordance with IDA, DOW, NSA, DISA and DSS directives and guidelines.
• Mentor junior staff on work assignments to ensure project schedules are maintained.
• Prepares technical documentation, to include standard operating procedures and processes.
• Develops resolutions to a diverse range of complex problems. Coordinates resources to resolve problems when necessary.
• Administers and maintains the classified and unclassified networks and telecommunication systems to ensure optimum performance, availability, security and functionality.
• Maintains technical proficiency in new IT technologies; keeps abreast of industry trends, and makes recommendations to improve or advance services and system performance.
• Communicates all computer network, system and service problems and outages immediately to the appropriate supervisors and/or Managers.
• Responds to critical after hours support issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related field coupled with six years minimum experience in Information Technology, which includes at least three years in network administration OR high school diploma with eight years minimum experience in Information Technology, which includes at least four years in network administration.
• Possess advanced knowledge in IP-based network and telecommunication system design, administration, and support, preferably Cisco.
• Must be organized, self-motivated and able to work with low to moderate supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form and with all levels of employees; possess good interpersonal skills.
• Must be willing to work hours outside of a regular schedule.
• Position requires ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Lifestyle Polygraph.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOW 8570 IAT II certification.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.
Preferred:
• Experience with Cisco Nexus platforms and NX-OS, Cisco VoIP, and components ASAs firewalls and network hardening, as well as mastery of Cisco command line configuration.
• Experience with switch image/code updates, backup/restore of configurations, VLAN configuration to include 802.1Q, configuring and troubleshooting Access Control Lists.
• Current relevant certifications such as CCNP and CCDP are preferred.
• Project management experience desired.
• Current TS/SCI with Lifestyle Polygraph clearance preferred.
Company:
Institute for Defense Analyses is an organization that offers security and science policy questions objective analysis services. Founded in 1956, the company is headquartered in Alexandria, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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