Network Architect

Employment Type: Contract to HireCategory: IT - Infrastructure - Network/SystemsJob Number: 250703

Work Location: Hybrid

Job Description: Network ArchitectActive CCIE requiredSits in Brentwood, TN3-4 days onsiteRelocate on their own moneyContract to hire Leadership position$80/hr (conversion$200k/yr)Active CCIE required or exam scheduled5+ years of true architect experience requiredResponsibilities

• Troubleshoot LAN and WAN service issues on Cisco, Meraki, and Fortinet platforms
• Configuration of switching platforms, Cisco 3750x, 9200 and 9300, Cisco Nexus, Fortiswitch
• Configuration of routing platforms, Cisco ASR and ISR, Fortigate, Meraki
• Installation of network hardware
• Activation of leased WAN circuits
• Participate in daily team meetings and various project meetings
• Create and update network documentation
• Create and review change scripts
• Work with security team to mitigate active threatsEducation & Experience:
• Required-Associates’ degree in Information Systems / Computer Science or equivalent technical training**
• Active CCIE required or exam scheduled**
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in Information Systems, preferably in the healthcare industry
• Minimum of 3 years of hands on networking experience with Cisco projects
• Minimum of 3 years of SD-WAN experience
• Experience troubleshooting and configuring LAN Infrastructures, STP, Ether-channel/Port Channel configuration, Dot1.Q Trunking, VTP, 802.1x, DHCP, DACLs
• Experience troubleshooting WAN infrastructures, VRFs, routing protocols, IP ACLs, leased circuits
• Experience troubleshooting AAA and TACACS+
• Experience designing IP Schemes
• Experience troubleshooting 802.11 wireless issues
• Experience troubleshooting client and network issues
• Experience configuring SNMP monitoring and loggingKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Must demonstrate strong ownership of responsibilities
• Excellent documentation and communication skills•Proficiency with Visio and Office applications•Excellent customer service skills
• “Can do” attitude
• Ability to travel up to 10% per year for deployments ( to middle Tennessee area)-Ability to multitask between strategic tasks while resolving operational problems