Data Center Network Architect

Data Center Network Design SME

Overview:

Our Public Sector client is seeking a Data Center Network Design Subject Matter Expert (SME) who can design, implement, maintain, and resolve issues with the client's data network.

This position is responsible for architectural design, optimization and quality assurance for implementation and management of the Data Center network infrastructure. This position is also responsible to provide escalation points for experienced and senior level staff and acts as the single point of contact for all escalations and troubleshooting.

This position will develop standards and procedures to ensure alignment with strategic initiatives and security requirements. This infrastructure interfaces with the Network Core, Hosting environments, Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN) systems involving thousands of devices.

This position requires an extremely high degree of technical skill, initiative, and creativity and must keep current with new and emerging theories, regulations, standards, technologies, and practices in tools, software, networking, operating systems, and hardware in order to provide for the needs of the State. The ability to foresee the impact of updates or configuration changes to BGP, NTP and of Cisco Nexus/IOS devices on the Data Center Network is of paramount importance. Responsibilities also include end-to-end facilitation, validation, and the roll out of new technologies, such as ISE, DNAC and NDFC/NDI for Data Center networks.

This position also involves mentoring, coaching, coordinating, and consulting with fellow systems administrators and architects within the Enterprise Architecture, Michigan Cyber Security, and other teams that interface with the enterprise networking environments.

Skill Requirements:

5 years of experience in Data Center Network architectural design and implementation for large-scale enterprise environment
5 years of experience in Nexus/IOS Configuration
Troubleshooting Network connectivity issues
Managing Large Scale Cisco Routers and Switches
Configuring and working with ISE, QOS, BGP, NTP and TACACS
Performing equipment upgrades
Developing standards and procedures
Strong background in technical team leadership
Ability to execute and determine feasibility of planned schedule
A current Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) in Routing and Switching certification is required

Other Details:

Hybrid schedule with 2-days per week in-office in Lansing, MI and 3-days per week remote.

Work hours are not to exceed eight (8) hours a day, forty (40) hours a week. Normal working hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm are to be observed unless otherwise agreed to in writing.

Job Types: Contract, Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
Lansing, MI 48933: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:
Computer networking: 5 years (Preferred)
Network architecture: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:
CCIE (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lansing, MI 48933