Cisco Network Architect

Overview

Our client, a large professional services firm located in Hartford, CT, is looking to hire a Network Architect for a 12-month hybrid (3 days per week onsite) contract. The consultant will be supporting an entire network overhaul and modernization effort for a government client, working with Cisco-based technologies to design, implement, and troubleshoot Cisco networks for optimal performance and reliability. The team focuses on enhancing network performance and scalability, delivering robust solutions for the business.

Required Skills

• Minimum of CCNP (preferably CCIE)
• Experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting Cisco networks, ensuring optimal performance and reliability
• Hands?on experience with OTV and VXLAN deployments within Cisco NX?OS and Application?Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode, including conversion of OTV to VXLAN topologies
• Proficiency with routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and securing protocols with IPSEC over public or non?private links
• Strong wireless experience designing and implementing wireless networks on?premises and cloud?based
• Network security experience, developing and deploying advanced security measures and on?prem / cloudfirewall configurations
• Cloud networking expertise, designing and managing Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS networking solutions for scalability, security, and cost?efficiency

Seniority Level

Mid?Senior level

Employment Type

Full?time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industry

Software Development

Location

Hartford, CT

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