We are looking for a Networks SME to join our team in NY, with a broad knowledge of all major topics is critical.
Required Skills:
- The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience with a Financial Services Firm, Technology vendor or systems integrator designing, and implementing large scale networks.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member is essential.
- Strong presentation skills are imperative to be able explain network design, articulate risk, and facilitate decision making.
- Strong security focus and experience with Network Security Concepts and Multi-tier Security architectures.
Expert Level Technical Skills Required
- Ethernet technologies: STP, 802.1Q, VPC, Multilayer Switching; Leaf-Spine IP Fabric
- IP Routing: RIP, OSPF, BGP, MPBGP, TCP/IP?Multicast routing: PIM, IGMP, MSDP, VxLAN and working experience with Virtual environment (VDI)
- Platform knowledge on Cisco Switching & Routing Platformso Nexus 9000 Series Data Centre Switching Platform
- Platform Knowledge on Arista Switching platforms
- Working knowledge on various Network OSo Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NXOS, IOS-XRo Arista EOS
- Administration of network hardware, virtualization, and routing across multiple environments.
- Familiarity with JIRA for project and task management, specifically work in Agile-Kanban.
Skills Desired:
- Ability to use Microsoft applications such as Visio, Word, Excel and Outlook
- Proficient in UNIX or Linux
- Certifications: CCIE or equivalent
- Experience with scripting / automation using Python / Ansible is a strong plus.
- Tools: Wireshark, Infoblox, HPNA, Splunk, Sevone, Ansible is a plus
- Working knowledge on VDI environment, SDN, SDWAN, DMVPN
- Sound knowledge in public cloud, Kubernetes, storage over IP and VMWare
- Strong sense of security concept include defense in depth, zero trust networking, least privilege principle, risks and controls.
- Experience of driving enterprise level initiatives working with senior stakeholders across Regions and Cultures
Additionally, the ideal candidate should be
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the team's targets
- Honest, hardworking, and reliable
- Possess a strong sense of ownership/accountability