<h3>Job Description</h3>
Position: Onsite in Alexandria VA - Cisco Engineer
Location: 5 days on site in Alexandria, VA (metro accessible), with hybrid flexibility after
90 days 
Target Salary: $100,000 with Great Benefits
(Candidates must be able to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.) 


Are you looking for a growth opportunity for a reputable company with a positive work environment? Our client is looking for a Cisco Engineer to join their team. Please contact us today to discuss this opportunity! 

Job Qualifications:

<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related academic program, graduate degree preferred. </li>
<li>Certifications in the area of Microsoft Server Administration and Systems Security certifications required. Cisco certification desired. </li>
<li>At least 6 years of IT experience to include network administration or network engineering. </li>
<li>At least 5 years of hands on experience with Active Directory, Exchange, Print Servers, Microsoft server administration, server virtualization, router/switch configuration and administration and system security administration</li>
<li>At least 2 years of hands on experience with Firewall administration and desktop virtualization</li>
<li>Internet, VoIP and network protocols experience</li>
<li>Network cabling, wiring systems, design and installation experience</li>
<li>Network traffic analyzers, packet sniffers and similar diagnostic tools experience</li>
<li>Knowledge of LAN/WAN design</li>
<li>Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills</li>
<li>Excellent time management and large project management skills, with working knowledge of project management methodologies, and proven analytical and problem-solving abilities</li>
<li>BGP routing and encryption experience desired</li>
<li>Some travel may be required</li>
</ul>
Must Haves: 
<ol>
<li>Cisco Configuration </li>
<li>Strong Routing (Manual or Automatic) </li>
<li>Knowledge of VDI, or VM, GPO, Microsoft Active Directory</li>
</ol>


JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 
<ul>
<li>Implement best in breed system monitoring solutions to ensure resources are properly notified of potential issues prior to their being a notable service impact</li>
<li>Identify, remediate and mitigate any single points of failures discovered in the system design phase or after</li>
<li>Design, plan, implement, maintain and troubleshoot servers and services to include Exchange, Print Spooler,</li>
<li>Electronic Backup, Biometrics, Windows Server Environment, Virtual Servers, Virtual Desktops, remote connectivity services, Active Directory, Symitar core interconnects and server platform, remote email synchronization and other 3rd party application software</li>
<li>Design, plan, implement, maintain and troubleshoot all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, appliances, telecommunications gateways, UPS systems and smart power supplies</li>
<li>Perform security reviews, audits and vulnerability remediation</li>
<li>Ensure the execution of and monitoring of an effective and timely enterprise wide patch management.</li>
<li>Ensure network and IP connectivity of all locations across the LAN/WAN, all workstations, all application servers and back-end office infrastructure</li>
<li>Manage assigned IT projects as Lead Project Manager or participate as IT Project Lead for external projects using best practice project management methods</li>
<li>Utilize IT helpdesk software to track work requests and provide timely updates regarding ongoing work requests</li>
<li>Evaluate and remediate risks associated with phishing, vishing, and denial of service attacks</li>
<li>Plan and lead disaster recovery and business continuity testing</li>
<li>Ensure LAN/WAN, communications, and data center diagrams are created and maintained</li>
<li>Create and maintain process flow diagrams</li>
<li>Rotates with other team members for on-call duty</li>
<li>Provide support and work after hours as needed. Rotate with other team members for on-call duty to support organization 24/7. Must be able to respond to alerts and notifications in a timely manner </li>
</ul>

Why Choose Addison Group?

A leading provider of professional staffing and search services, Addison Group distinguishes itself through exceptional delivery, specialized knowledge and strong relationships. Addison enables ideal connections between talented professionals and dynamic businesses. National practice areas include Administrative &amp; HR; Engineering; Finance &amp; Accounting Contract; Finance &amp; Accounting Executive Search; Financial Services; Healthcare and Information Technology. Addison is an Inavero’s 2012 Best of Staffing winner for both Client and Candidate service. <a href="http://www.addisongroup.com" target="_blank">www.addisongroup.com</a>

Why choose Addison Information Technology?

Pay: We negotiate high salaries using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 
Benefits &amp; Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses 
Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s Information Technology job openings lead to potential permanent employment 
Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations 
Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home 
Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation 

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

IND 005-009

Cisco Engineer

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Cisco Phone Tech Support (2)               NYC      ONSITE                                                 F/T- 6mos+
Seeking a tech to assist in upgrading phones from analog to digital.This role is based in NY and requires local travel from site to site. No car is necessary. Work is perfomed during regular business hours but might require occasional nights and weekends.
<ul>
<li>Must be detail oriented. </li>
<li>Organized.</li>
<li>A lot of surveys need to be conducted.</li>
<li>Collection of data.</li>
</ul>
Any experience in Cisco VOIP, Cisco call manager, Cisco server support, program phones, swap out defective phones, troubleshooting circuits, diagnose problems in phones and network hardware, repair outages, Break/fix support….
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Cisco Telecom Support

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Recommends, designs, plans, installs, configures, troubleshoots, and leads the overall day-to-day administration of (OUR CLIENT) networking systems, including complex PC’s, and LAN/WAN networks throughout the organization.</li>
<li>Analyzes workload, including traffic and utilization trends. Interfaces with users, consultants, technical teams, and vendors for maximum guidance in determining the most appropriate type of hardware installation</li>
<li>Creates and manages highly functional back-up and disaster recovery systems, including recovery plans for worst-case scenarios</li>
<li>Formulates and maintains system records, and trains and advises technical people working on the network</li>
<li>Designs and implements all network mechanisms necessary to protect against intrusion by unauthorized users. Proactively works with the Director of IT and the Director of Cybersecurity in identifying and eliminating security vulnerabilities</li>
<li>Collaborates with leadership to develop and meet tactical goals and objectives while maintaining network integrity</li>
<li>Collaborates with the Director of IT to design, build, and maintain systems capability that reflects the highest state of technical sophistication consistent with the OUR CLIENT’s needs and budget, while ensuring the security, and minimizing downtime of OUR CLIENT’s computing environment(s).</li>
<li>Collaborates with other Network Engineers to devise and establish IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by upper management</li>
<li>Formulates and executes proactive audits to proactively diagnose networking issues. Develops test plans and test cases for multiple areas and use-cases </li>
<li>Analyze the business requirements of all departments to lead the acquisition, implementation, and ongoing rationalization of enterprise and business applications, including periodic maintenance (updates) and configurations on OUR CLIENT’s live production environment</li>
<li>Proactively manages system obsolescence. Actively seeks out and implements hardware updates and improvements</li>
<li>Supports the Automation Lead Engineer in development, implementation, and ongoing management of OUR CLIENT’s process automation network, including network integrity and security.</li>
<li>Participates in recruiting, interviewing, and training other professional, technical, and clerical staff members, including direct-hires and contract support.</li>
<li>Responsible for the development and management of applicable capital and expense plans and budgets.</li>
<li>Present periodic performance reports and metrics to the Director of IT and other leadership.</li>
<li>Contracts with management specialists, technical personnel, or vendors to solve problems.</li>
<li>Communicate progress, needs and project status to internal customers.</li>
<li>Additional duties as assigned by the Director of IT.</li>
</ul>
Required Skills/Abilities:
<ul>
<li>Advanced knowledge and experience in local and wide area networking (Cisco preferred), communications, and related hardware and software.</li>
<li>Cisco ISE experience is desired.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Superior soft skills, including teamwork skills for effective collaboration toward achievement of common goals.</li>
<li>Strong budgeting and project management skills.</li>
<li>Self-starter and self-motivated with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong work ethic and hands-on approach to leadership and execution of responsibilities.</li>
<li>Knowledge of IT principles, procedures, and best practices within and outside defined area of responsibility.</li>
<li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.</li>
</ul>
Required Education and Experience:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology</li>
<li>3-8 years of production-company-based corporate information technology experience preferred</li>
</ul>
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Cisco Network Engineer

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Cisco Phone Tech Support               Long Island, NY      ONSITE                                                 F/T
This role requires on-site support. Travel between sites within Nassau County. MUST HAVE CAR 
Seeking a technical support professional who has strong experience in telecom, voice and hardware to assist in deployment, activations, upgrading and turnover of phone systems. This role is based in Long Island and requires travel from site to site within Nassau County, all very close to each other. A car will be necessary. Work will be performed during regular business hours but might require occasional nights and weekends.
Firm is in the process of migrating its entire legacy voice infrastructure to a new VOIP platform. They seek a mid-level Voip Tech, with 3+ years of experience in activation, deployment, implementation, and maintenance of an enterprise Cisco telephony environment. The candidate will work with the voice team on technology products and services to ensure smooth operations as well as migrations from legacy PBX systems to a new Cisco UC environment. Strong documentation and verbal communication skills.
Any experience in Cisco VOIP, Cisco Call Manager, Cisco server support is preferred. Daily tasks could include: programming phones, swapping out defective phones, troubleshooting circuits, diagnosing problems in phones and network hardware, as well as repairing outages, and break/fix support….  
<ul>
<li>Must be detail-oriented and organized. </li>
<li>A lot of surveys need to be conducted.</li>
<li>Collection of data.</li>
</ul>
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Cisco Voice Technician

<h3>Job Description</h3>
MatchPoint Solutions is a fast-growing, young, energetic global IT-Engineering services company with clients across the US. We provide technology solutions to various clients like Uber, Robinhood, Netflix, Airbnb, Google, Sephora and more! More recently, we have expanded to working internationally in Canada, China, Ireland, UK, Brazil and India. Through our culture of innovation, we inspire, build, and deliver business results, from idea to outcome. We keep our clients on the cutting edge of the latest technologies and provide solutions by using industry specific best practices and expertise. We are excited to be continuously expanding our team. If you are interested in this position, please send over your updated resume. We look forward to hearing from you! Job Title: Network DevOps Engineer (Cisco) Location: Sunnyvale, CA - Onsite Duration: 6+ Months Pay rate: $50-60/hr on W2 (DOE) Role Description: The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining client's network infrastructure by applying in-depth knowledge of Cisco networking technologies, including routers, switches, wireless controllers and access points, AAA. This position is part of the IT Global Infrastructure &amp; Operation team and will be based in Sunnyvale, California. Our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions Job Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a related field 3+ years of experience in network administration and Cisco networking technologies Strong working knowledge of Cisco network hardware, software. Experience managing and documenting wireless networks, overlaying APs onto Ekahau (or similar) blueprints for heat mapping, and with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, RF design and WLAN fundamentals. In-depth knowledge of LAN networking technologies, including routing, switching, DNAC, SDA, BGP, etc. Ability to work in a team environment and availability to work outside of regular business hours, as needed. Cisco certifications, such as CCNA or CCNP, are highly valued. 5%-15% travel as per business requirements. It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Python, YAML Cisco ISE, Jira, Confluence Ansible automation Job Responsibilities: Troubleshoot and implement LAN and wireless network infrastructure based on enterprise needs. Interact closely with business units to understand pain points and come up with long term tactical improvements within the Cisco LAN and wireless domains. Troubleshoot network issues related to connectivity, performance, and security incidents. Monitor network performance and identify potential bottlenecks or other issues that could impact performance. Implement and maintain network security measures, including network segmentation and secure group tokens (SGT). Monitor and assist with ISP's as required MatchPoint Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Network DevOps Engineer (Cisco)

<h3>Job Description</h3>
We connect our employees with some of the best opportunities around.
Time and again, our employees tell us that the most important thing we offer is respect. Federal Staffing Solutions puts people to work in all types of jobs. When you work with us, you build a relationship with a team of employment professionals in your community who have, in turn, built professional relationships with the businesses that are hiring.
We are looking for a CISCO Wireless Network Engineer to work in Alexandria, VA supporting our client.
Salary: $135,000- $157,000
Clearance: US Citizen
Network Engineer Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our team. As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining our network infrastructure, ensuring its reliability, performance, and security. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of Cisco technologies, particularly Cisco ISE, Cisco Wireless Controllers and APs, and Cisco's line of Routers and Switches, including Catalyst 9300, 9500, and 9600 Stacking switches. Experience with Cisco ACI data center switching is highly desirable, along with a working knowledge of Palo Alto Firewalls. Candidate should have Cisco CCNP level certification or equivalent experience. 
 Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Design, configure, and implement network solutions based on business requirements and industry best practices. </li>
<li>Manage and maintain network infrastructure, including Cisco ISE, Cisco Wireless Controllers and APs and Cisco's line of Routers (ASR1k, ISR4K, 8K) and Switches (Catalyst 9300, 9500, and 9600). </li>
<li>Ensure network availability, reliability, performance, and security. </li>
<li>Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues in a timely manner. </li>
<li>Conduct daily network monitoring, analysis, and reporting to identify and address potential bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, or performance concerns. </li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement network upgrades, expansions, and improvements. </li>
<li>Coordinate and execute hardware deployment and configuration activities. </li>
<li>Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations, diagrams, and processes. </li>
<li>Assist with end-user support and interact with stakeholders to understand their network needs and provide appropriate solutions. </li>
<li>Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and evaluate their potential benefits and applicability to the organization's network infrastructure. </li>
</ul>
Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). </li>
<li>Cisco CCNP level certification or above is preferred. </li>
<li>Strong experience with Cisco ISE, Cisco Wireless Controllers and APs, and Cisco's line of XE Routers and Switches. </li>
<li>Familiarity with Cisco ACI data center switching is preferred. </li>
<li>Working knowledge of Palo Alto Firewalls is desirable. </li>
<li>Proven experience in network engineering, design, and implementation. </li>
<li>Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues and provide effective solutions. </li>
<li>Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), VLANs, VPNs, and network security principles. </li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and end-users. </li>
<li>Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team. </li>
<li>Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. </li>
<li>Flexibility to work occasional weekends and evenings. </li>
<li>This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but dynamic team where you will have a significant impact on our network infrastructure. If you are a highly skilled and motivated network engineer with expertise in Cisco technologies, we encourage you to apply and become a valuable member of our team. </li>
</ul>
Equal Opportunity Employer

CISCO Wireless Network Engineer

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Cisco Networking Consultant 
Location: Dallas, TX 
Duration: 12+ month contract-to-hire 
Certifications: CCNP R/S, CCNA are required 
Our customer, one of the Nation's leading Telecommunication and services companies is looking for a Cisco Network Consultant to support an ongoing managed support project for one of their clients. 
In this role you will join a team of engineers providing day-2 support to their client's Cisco Network Systems and serving as an advisor to their IT support teams and users.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in a consultative environment and have expert level experience/understanding of Cisco Networking and end-to-end network knowledge. 
Key Roles &amp; Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Troubleshooting &amp; trouble isolation of Network and Hardware issues within a complex core Cisco enterprise networking environment. </li>
<li>Configuration and Implementation support of new or existing customer equipment to their data network and integration to other services. </li>
<li>Working with Project Lead and engineering team, cross-functional team members, Account Executives (Sales) and customer stake-holders and users. </li>
<li>Identifying, responding, and resolving customer escalations and requests. </li>
<li>Experience with Cisco iOS and various routing and access layer models. </li>
<li>Effective at merging customer SOP requirements to be in line with network abilities and procedures. </li>
<li>Understanding and adapting to customer's change management policies and procedures. </li>
<li>Experience developing post cut process and procedures </li>
<li>Ability to leverage Network diagrams, leverage network devices, learning/understanding how routing takes place in order to bench mark the appropriate way to troubleshoot. </li>
<li>Extensive understanding of Networking Protocols, ability to access control desks, knowledge of IP, DHCP, and broadcasting addresses. </li>
<li>VMware experience - ability to understand how VMware interacts and impacts the Network. </li>
<li>Understand how a voice and data integrated system communicates with hardware. </li>
<li>Security/Firewall experience and understanding how to secure a network from a route/switch perspective. </li>
<li>Cisco ICE experience = plus </li>
<li>Microsoft Networking and ability o trouble shoot PC or Server problems as it relates to accessing the Network. </li>
<li>Must be comfortable returning to customer's onsite location, once it is deemed safe by state and local authorities and under proper conditions. </li>
</ul>
Education/Experience:
<ul>
<li>Cisco CCNP (R/S) and CCNA - required </li>
<li>CCIE or working towards - plus </li>
<li>Bachelor Degree (Engineer, Computer Science, or Math) or relevant &amp; relatable work experience. </li>
<li>5+ years' experience working with Cisco Data Networks </li>
<li>3+ years' customer facing consulting experience</li>
</ul>
Other Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Must be comfortable working overnight hours, when required. </li>
<li>Must be comfortable joining a 3-week rotating on-call team. Every three weeks' you will be on-call for 1 week. Lap-top will be provided, must use personal cell phone. </li>
</ul>
 Required Skills : CISCO IOS,Cisco

Cisco Network Consulting Engineer

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Company Description
The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team. 
Job Description
<ol>
<li>Independently, responsible for the engineering, installation, configuration, design, maintenance and documentation for the enterprise network and all related and unrelated ancillary systems. Employees at this level are considered experts in their field who have extensive knowledge of network and security architectures, network design with the ability to provide direction and coordination to all engineers across the enterprise. They work independently, participating in long-range planning and managing technical projects while providing limited supervision and quality assurance checks for all engineers across the enterprise. As subject matter expert, you will be responsible for architecting all related infrastructure to keep up with new and emerging technologies.</li>
</ol>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Works with the various team across enterprise to understand their needs and design requirements.</li>
<li>Develops and implements enterprise network and security designs while determining the overall effects of the change on the enterprise. Responsible for creating processes for ongoing support of the solutions.</li>
<li>Makes recommendation to designated supervisor regarding the evolution of the overall enterprise wide network, security and monitoring architecture.</li>
<li>Primarily responsible for creating standards and working directly with team to check for quality assurance relating to configurations, implementation, documentation, security, and monitoring and change management to make sure that they are adhering to those standards.</li>
<li>Manages and coordinates activities with various disciplines in support of active enterprise wide projects.</li>
</ul>
Education and Experience
<ul>
<li>Requires a Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent level of professional experience.</li>
<li>Minimum of 15 years of experience relating to network infrastructure/architecture, remote access systems, Internet connectivity, support services and security based infrastructures.</li>
<li>Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and/or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Route and Switch is highly desirable.</li>
<li>Other Skills and Experience Desired: 
<ul>
<li>Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)</li>
<li>Multicast</li>
<li>QoS Packet Capturing</li>
<li>DevOps</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Cisco Network Engineer V

<h3>Job Description</h3>
For over 35 years in business Yorktel has amassed a vast amount of comprehensive knowledge and experience, which is testament to the fact that today we employ over 450 fulltime staff worldwide, servicing our customers across 84 different countries and manage in excess of 14,000 video conferencing systems globally. Yorktel has the proven expertise and global reach to deliver enterprise-quality visual communications. 
Yorktel is currently seeking a Cisco Collaboration Specialist with a Cisco Voice/Collaboration CCIE certification to join our strong team of Collaboration Specialist supporting our key strategic customers. This position will work within a team dedicated to designing, deploying, supporting, maintaining and lifecycle management of a large enterprise globally customer.
Roles and Responsibilities
This position is an expert-level, advanced position within Yorktel. This position must regularly communicate answers to complex questions and respond to detailed inquiries about technical issues and how to resolve these issues. The candidate for this position must be a strong independent person, with project leadership skills. This position handles and is expected to protect all internal and external confidential information and must utilize discretion and judgment based on company policies and procedures.
<ul>
<li>Creation of, and provide technical input and directions regarding system architecture to the organizational business units, and end customers</li>
<li>Providing technical input and guidance to Project Managers during through the lifecycle of a project</li>
<li>Responsible for successfully completing assignments on time and within budget</li>
<li>Deploy and turn-up Collaboration deployments as per Designs</li>
<li>Attain a comprehensive knowledge of systems so as to both develop and implement technical solutions and conceptual engineering design specifications that meet customer requirements</li>
<li>Work directly with clients, manufacturers and staff throughout the design development and delivery process</li>
<li>Develop system design specifications and drawing, including but not limited to, video network diagrams and schematic drawings, limited architectural diagrams, drawings and sketches; operational capabilities narratives</li>
<li>Develop and conform to company technical standards and practices</li>
<li>Work collaboratively and cooperatively with vendors, clients, and other groups within Yorktel</li>
<li>Experience in the testing, troubleshooting, certification, commissioning and documentation of installed and integrated Collaboration deployments. Excellent documentation practices are essential</li>
<li>Ability to effectively coordinate and manage multiple projects</li>
<li>Excellent written and oral communications skills</li>
<li>Ability to interact with end-users and staff to successfully identify and document specific client requirements</li>
<li>Excellent customer service skills</li>
<li>Ability to work with others in sometimes stressful and fast-paced environment</li>
<li>A team player with a clear understanding or ability to learn Yorktel ’s business</li>
<li>Excellent problem solving skills</li>
<li>Responsible for knowledge of and adherence to all internal Yorktel ‘s policies and procedures</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
Skills and Qualifications
<ul>
<li>High levels of Professionalism and Integrity</li>
<li>High ability to work with peers</li>
<li>Exceptional customer service skills</li>
<li>Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Excellent problem solving skills</li>
<li>Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times</li>
<li>Extensive use of business computer systems including Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook and MS Project</li>
</ul>
Mandatory Technical Certifications
Mandatory:
<ul>
<li>Cisco Collaboration CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) </li>
<li>Cisco Routing &amp; Switching CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)</li>
<li>Cisco Collaboration CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert)</li>
</ul>
Desirable:
<ul>
<li>Cisco Routing &amp; Switching CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert)</li>
</ul>
Additional Requirements
<ul>
<li>May require occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs)</li>
<li>Requires extensive sitting, standing and walking</li>
<li>Domestic travel requiring multi-night stays within and at times outside the local work area</li>
<li>Valid passport; International travel possible</li>
<li>Valid driver’s license </li>
<li>Must be willing to complete background checks and drug tests as required by current or future contracts</li>
<li>Must be willing to apply for security clearances (clearances may be required to work at certain customer locations.)</li>
</ul>

Join us and you will enjoy an excellent salary and benefits package, including 401k and Flex 125 plans.
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, Genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Cisco Collaboration Specialist

<h3>Job Description</h3>
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer or Administrator with extensive experience working with Nexus networking technologies to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our network infrastructure, with a focus on Nexus switches and related technologies. This role requires strong technical expertise in configuring and troubleshooting Nexus switches, along with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support the organization's networking needs.
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Design, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure using Cisco Nexus switches, routers, and related technologies.</li>
<li>Configure and troubleshoot Nexus switches to ensure optimal network performance, reliability, and scalability.</li>
<li>Implement network security measures, including access control, firewall policies, and intrusion detection/prevention systems, on Nexus platforms.</li>
<li>Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate network infrastructure with servers, storage, and other systems.</li>
<li>Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues using network monitoring tools and protocols.</li>
<li>Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as software upgrades, patch management, and backup/restore procedures, on Nexus devices.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain documentation, diagrams, and procedures related to network infrastructure and configurations.</li>
<li>Provide technical support and assistance to end-users and other IT teams as needed.</li>
<li>Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in networking, particularly related to Nexus technologies.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.</li>
<li>Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent certification preferred.</li>
<li>Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Network Engineer, with a focus on Cisco Nexus switches.</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of Nexus switch configuration, including VLANs, VRFs, STP, VPC, FabricPath, and NX-OS.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of network protocols and technologies, such as TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, and QoS.</li>
<li>Experience with network security concepts and technologies, including ACLs, Firewalls, VPNs, and Security Groups.</li>
<li>Proficiency in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools, such as Wireshark, SNMP, NetFlow, and Syslog.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Experience with cloud networking platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, is a plus.</li>
</ul>

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