**Only accepting local Austin, TX candidates**
Title: Network Engineer III
Location: Austin TX 78730(Hybrid 3 days onsite)
Duties:

• Participates in design, implementation & maintenance of internal/external networks.
• Provide engineering services, and operational support as part of designing, implementing, migration and daily operational tasks
• Demonstrate strong expertise in Cisco Data Center, Routing and Switching Technologies
• Demonstrate knowledge in data centers design and implementation based on Cisco SD-WAN technology, VRF routing, ACI Leaf & Spine switch fabric
• Showcase knowledge in multi-site ACI Data Center, data center Interconnectivity, Multi-pod and Multi-site design methodology and implementation
• Show knowledge of ACI IP fabric endpoint classification, categorization, naming and associated policies constructs for various scenarios
• Design, implement APIC, MSO and automating operations and management
• Implement Rest API, Ansible, Python, Curl and other relevant ACI automation tools
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Nexus 9k, 7K, 5K in NX-OS and ACI deployments
• Formulate and define systems scope and objectives based on user needs and a thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements
• Devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operation time, and form of desired results
• Includes analysis of business and user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper system requirements specifications
• Provide consultation on complex projects and is considered to be the top level contributor/specialist of most phases of systems analysis, while considering the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environment
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrate technical knowledge and consultative skills
• Perform tasks with no or minor supervision

Skills:

• 8 or more years of current Network Engineering experience required
• Strong knowledge of Routing Protocols (EIGRP, BGP, OSFP, Multicast)
• Strong knowledge of Cisco Switching Technology
• Strong knowledge of deployment of Cisco ACI technology
• Experience with day to day operations of Cisco ACI Fabric
• Experience with field deployment and configuration of network devices, must be hands-on
• Experience with zero touch deployment, automation, and monitoring of network devices is a plus
• Experience with Cisco Wireless Technology (deployment and support)
• Experience with Cisco SD-WAN technology and VRF routing (deployment and support)
• Experience with F5 LTM/GTM management
• Experience with Firewall Technologies (Cisco ASA or Palo Alto)
• Experience performing network traffic and protocol analysis using standard industry tools (Wireshark, tcpdump)
• Experience on working on networking tools (Solarwinds, Cisco Prime)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education:

• BS or BA degree, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent education, training or work experience required

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