Role: Network Architect
Work Location: Pleasanton, CA
Contract duration: 06 Months
Visa: At this point we are not accepting OPT, CPTs
Minimum Experience: 10+ years
Required Skills:
• BS in Computer Science or related Engineering Discipline.
• 10+ years’ experience of recent operational hands on experience in highly scalable and availability footprints across various network technologies
• Have experience in large Retail, ISP and/or Content Service Provider environments
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Creative problem solving abilities
• Able to handle multiple, complex, long term projects simultaneously
• Deep knowledge of the SDN space, specifically within WAN, Branch, Data Center and Orchestration. Proven experience in Wireless technologies and security practices
• Extensive design and operational experience with; Enterprise/carrier-class routers and switches (Cisco Viptela SD-WAN, Meraki highly preferred).
• Experience in Wireless technologies across multiple vendors included but not limited to Cisco Meraki, Mist.
• Experience in WAN technologies (optimization, virtualization)
• Must have excellent network WAN protocol experience: SONET, Broadband, T1, DWDM, Dark Fiber, WAVE
• Must have excellent knowledge of network switching protocols: STP, 802.1[q,s,w], 802.3ae
• Must have superior network routing protocol experience: BGP, OSPF, ISIS, MPLS, HSRP/VRRP
• Strong familiarity with Unix especially in respect to networking
• Familiarity with developing tools in scripting e.g perl, shell, python, expect, etc. and programming e.g. C/C++ languages
• Familiarity with industry standard monitoring, monitoring and documentation tools such as Nagios, Solarwinds, Confluence, ServiceNow, Jira etc.
• This candidate will also understand the rigors of operating a global, 24x7x365 large scale network, and will act as a last tier support for high-severity and business impacting issues.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation
• High degree of initiative, dependability and the ability to work with little supervision.
Preferred/Bonus Skills
• Experience with SD-WAN Cisco Viptela Implementation and alternatives.
• Cisco Meraki, Mist Experience
• Industry standard certifications such Cisco CCIE or equivalent years of experience
• Automation/Scripting Skills
• Lead SME/Architect experience with 100% ownership skills.
Best Regards,
Sujith Kumar| Technical Recruiter
Direct: 732 481 1819
Email id : sujithk@siriinfo.com
www.siriinfo.com
3 Ethel Rd, Suite # 302 Edison NJ 08817
