Cisco Engineer (VMware And Microsoft Environment)

Tri-Force Consulting Services Inc
Chicago, IL
21 Feb 2025

Vacancy expired!

Title: Cisco Engineer (VMware And Microsoft Environment)

Client: Metra

Duration: 2 years

Location: Chicago.IL

Note: This is the onsite position from day one.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Cisco staff shall meet the following minimum requirements:
  • Seven years of Cisco experience managing medium to large data centers and multi-site environments
  • Experience with Nexus switches in medium or large size data centers
  • Experience with Cisco ASA Security, site-to-site VPN (IPSEC), and Cisco DNA Center
  • Experience configuring/modifying Cisco networking equipment (routers, switches, etc.)
  • Experience interconnecting with networking technologies including HP blade enclosures, VMware/vSphere, F5 application delivery controllers.
  • Experience with Meraki wireless network including implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with F5 (LTM, ASM, GTM) preferred.
  • Experience with Cisco DNA Center, SolarWinds and PRTG preferred.
  • Experience with VeloCloud SD-WAN technology
  • Advanced knowledge of layer 2/3 concepts and designs
  • CCNA required, CCNP preferred.
  • Ability to easily communicate with all levels of personnel and management.
  • Ability to self-direct, prioritize work assignments, etc.
  • Ability to create/update network documentation.

SCOPE OF SERVICESCisco Resource shall act as additional staff members on the Metra IT Network Services team, specifically to support customer requests in the category of “network infrastructure support.” This may include any of the following:
  • Assisting with configuration and installation of ASAs, switches, routers, wireless access points, controllers and SD-WAN devices.
  • Assist in configuration and troubleshoot data center networking technologies including HP blade enclosures and vSphere
  • Assist with the ongoing segregation into Metra’s multiple VRF networks
  • Configuration and maintenance of redundant networks across multiple data centers
  • Configuration and maintenance of network equipment to maintain PCI compliancy
  • Assist and backup senior engineers in configuring and monitoring F5 application delivery controllers and application layer firewall
  • Monitoring health of network
  • Configuring, monitoring, troubleshooting, and mitigating network issues utilizing networking tools
  • Assistance in proactively remediating cybersecurity vulnerabilities
  • Upgrading infrastructure equipment as needed
  • Travel to remote Metra site to install and troubleshoot network equipment as needed
  • ID: #49338007
  • State: Illinois Chicago 60642 Chicago USA
  • City: Chicago
  • Salary: $60 - $70
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2023-02-21
  • Deadline: 2023-04-21
  • Category: Systems/networking