Network Principal Engineer

Skills

Deploys migrates and documents post-sales engagement with customers based on best practices Works with a world class network integrator Assists in the delivery of support and services to customer’s expectations as proposed Participates in the design implementation and administration of Cisco infrastructure and related solutions Troubleshoots high end issues with networking security and wireless infrastructures Assists in determining specific customer network requirements Assists in developing specific network security and wireless solutions Assists in developing detailed implementation plans Provides leadership and technical mentoring

Description

Client is a global IT Services and Consulting company headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota with about 2,300 employees.
They provide managed cloud, cyber security, enterprises networking, data center, application and software development, security infrastructure, and hosted collaboration solutions.
More than 10,000 customers use every day to help them build meaningful connections through innovative and secure experiences.
Client collaborates with most of the Fortune 100 companies along with other key global industry partners to deliver solutions with a total lifecycle approach. We hold more than 5,600 technical certifications across thousands of engineers throughout North America and operate three Customer Success Centers.
Specialties: Managed Services, Professional Services, Advisory Services, Cloud, Business Applications, Customer Experience, Modern Workplace, Cyber Security, Data Center, Enterprise Networking, Lifecycle Services, and Communication Platform as a Service.

Responsibilities

• Must have extensive knowledge of high performance data center solutions, network infrastructure LAN/WAN, network security, and enterprise wireless infrastructures
• Expert knowledge of Cisco Routers (ISR GEN1/2), Switches (including NEXUS and Catalyst Line), Security Appliances (ASA, IPS, MARS, NAC)
• Expert knowledge of WAN Circuits, MPLS, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, RIP, FR/ATM, ACLs, TCP/IP, IPX
• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting VLANs using CISCO equipment, to include intimate knowledge of Spanning Tree Protocol, VLAN Trunking Protocol, inter-VLAN routing, IPV6 and trunking with ISL and 802.1q
• Strong knowledge of VPN IPSec/SSL solutions and hands-on deployment experience
• Knowledge of Load Balancing for Web systems and e-commerce uses
• In-depth knowledge of Cisco IOS, NXOS, ASA and other technical configurations
• Experience with monitoring, alerting and management tools such as: Ethereal, Solarwinds, Orion NetworkMonitor, hp OpenView
• Knowledge of Cisco's IP Telephony and wireless product line. Specifically how to provision networks for deployment of these technologies and how to secure them
• Hands on experience with CA deployment, Security posture assessment, and Security Policy generation is a strong plus
• Must have extensive hands on experience with aforementioned technologies