Network Data Engineer

Job Title: Network Data Engineer

Location: Houston TX ( Onsite)

Job Description:
Primary Skill (Technical Skill) : Cisco Routing, Switching and Wireless, Infoblox.

Primary Skill (Must to Have)
Technical skills:
Hands-on experience required on the following technologies:
Routing protocols - EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, PBR
LAN Switching - VLAN, VTP, STP, HSRP, GLBP,
- Cisco Nexus Switches (5k, 7k, 9k) - VDC, VPC, OTV, FEX.
Cisco Wireless setup
Infoblox DDI.
TCP/IP protocol suite, Quality of Service
Riverbed WAN optimizer
Knowledge on IPSec VPN, AAA Architecture, TACACS+ and RADIUS will be preferred.

Roles & Responsibilities:
Managing end to end administration of all Network platforms (Cisco Router & switches, Cisco Wireless infra along with Infoblox DDI)
Ability to configure and debug and do basic level trouble shooting in technology areas like routers, switches, WIFI.
Exposure to troubleshooting of routing protocols (RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP).
Experience on switching (VLAN, VTP, RPVST, Stacking)
Experience in Cisco Catalyst 9K, 3550, 3650 and Nexus 7K & 9K, Cisco ISR/ASR routers.
WAN Router configuration and Troubleshooting
Knowledge on Riverbed WAN optimizer.
Network infrastructure management & configuration.
Experience to handle Cisco wireless Infra, Cisco Prime and WAP devices.
Strong knowledge on Infoblox DNS, DHCP.
Able to take handover from project team as required.
Regular audit of network devices and take corrective action accordingly.
Performance Management & Optimization
Root Cause Analysis
Provide inputs for Capacity Planning/ Migration/ Optimization / Future upgrade strategy based on the performance trend.
Preparation of Daily/Weekly/Monthly reports
Coordination with multiple vendors
Handling escalated incidents or high critical tickets.
Plan and schedule for change management.
Develop and maintain architecture diagrams and documents.
Prepare SoPs and SMTD
Good Communication skills.