Our enterprise-level client in Orlando, FL, has an immediate need for a WAN Architect. Please see below for full details-
Job Notes:
--3-6+ month contract / extendable and likely to go perm with good performance.
--Drug & Background check required.
--Onsite in Orlando, FL
WAN Architect
The WAN Architect will be responsible for interfacing with customers and various internal teams in both virtual and on-site environments on a day-to-day basis. This individual must be customer focused and be able to thrive in a dynamic environment. He or she will report to the PDP Director and must deliver expert engineering knowledge, experience, and accountability to the team.
• WAN architecture level's design review
• WAN architecture liaison
• WAN configuration development for use in automation
Responsibilities:
• Subject matter expert on routing/switching, WAN, MAN, VPN
• Manage BGP, OSPF, ISIS, MPLS, VPN, WAN, VXLAN related documentation
• Review DRD (Design Requirements Documents) to compliance to standards
• Bug review and Lab test for new code for various network platforms (Cisco ISR, ASR, Company, Nexus and any device acting as a Layer 3 device)
• Work with Client and Network teams and Automation teams on SD-WAN (Cisco DNA Center)
• Lab testing for new network/security designs and technologies
• Lab testing for new software/firmware code levels and designs
• Work with Architecture teams to review various configuration standards
• Confirming every project request, complies to current operational requirements, MSBs, standards, design guides
• Support project teams for all technology, design and configuration related issues
• Support Operations teams and Client teams with configuration and design production issues
• Assist Audit teams in their duties as SME Liaison
Deliverables
• Technical support and advice for all Network teams in the account (including Project Delivery team, Operations team, Client and Project Management team)
• Recommend approval of various configuration standards and technical bulletins
• Provide recommendations, configuration standards and tech bulletins for various network platforms
• Publish the software and hardware track sheets to Client teams
• Building scripts for related lab testing
• Provide Lab testing results approval
• Provide advice, standards and other support document to Audit team to help answer technical questions, fill compliance gaps and any finding verifications.
• Provide technical guidance to the Automation team that would enable mass configuration changes, baseline reporting and support to the automation/operational teams
• Develop configuration templates to be delivered to the Client and Automation teams
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.
• Expert knowledge of TCP/IP network routing and switching, and network security
• Advanced to expert knowledge of the following routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, ISIS, MPLS, VPN, VXLAN connectivity
• Advanced to expert knowledge of Cisco ISR, ASR, Company, Nexus platforms
• Working knowledge of Cisco DNA Center - SD-WAN
• Skills in MS Office and Visio
• Desire to consistently improve knowledge and competency levels of all areas of the job.
• Certified in Cisco CCNP Enterprise
• Knowledge of python, Ansible, jinja2 templets, Itential, and/or automation scripting tools.
Why Choose Merge IT?
We have a team of talented and ambitious professionals that drive growth by identifying and delivering top quality IT talent for our Fortune 100, enterprise-level clients (aka 'Big Name' - think big banks, big pharma, etc.).
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