Description
* Provides network and security architecture and design expertise, based on Cisco Best Practice, for networking environments
* Performs troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose network problems.
* Provides knowledge transfer to clients on implemented solutions.
* Drafts deliverable documents including network drawings and device configuration which clients can use to operate implemented solutions.
* Provides technical pre-sales and post-sales delivery.
* Supports sales team to recommend and close professional service engagements.
Minimum Requirements:
1- Candidate must have hands on experience designing and implementing voice equipment using Cisco routing and switching hardware such as Cisco Catalyst Switches and ISR Routers, Route Switch Modules (RSM), Multi-layer Switch Feature Cards (MSFC) routing equipment. Cisco Service modules including FWSM, NAM, IDSM, VPN, etc.
2- Candidate must have strong understanding of Cisco Firewalls (PIX, ASA, FWSM)
3- Candidate must have strong understanding of VPN technologies and services
4- Candidate should have understanding and experience with IDS/IPS capabilities and management
5- Candidate should have minimum of 7 years' experience with the above systems
6- Candidate should have either a CCVP or CCIE certification
Other Qualifications:
* Solid understanding of Cisco hardware and software systems.
* Solid understanding of various troubleshooting methodologies and tools for switching, routing, security & VPN environments
* Experience in network design as well as operation and maintenance
* Experience with various types of network monitoring and management solutions
* Hands on experience with routing protocols and life cycle security models and standards.
* Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of experience.
* Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.
* Experience with large and small network environments
* Positive, can-do attitude
* Flexible
* Self-starter/Proactive
* Goal-oriented
* Detail-oriented
* Dependable/Reliable
* Friendly, customer-service oriented
* Focus on teamwork and collaboration
* Strong leadership skills
Pluses:
1- Candidates with experience on VMware, NetApp, and/or EMC
2- Candidates with experience with Cisco UCS, Cisco Nexus Switches, Cisco MDS products and other SAN switching components
3- CCIE, CCISP, CISSP certifications
4- Field Engineer 2 Role in the Security Specialization preferred
Client is a focused high end IP Solutions consulting firm specializing in Routing & Switching, Data Center, IP Communications, Wireless and Security.
Looking for enthusiastic candidates to join our rapidly expanding Network and Security solutions team. As a Cisco Sr. Network Security Engineer you will be involved with building solutions for both large and small network and security design build outs. You will be responsible for providing technical solutions to meet the various needs of our clients. You will enjoy involvement in the full-life cycle of an implementation project while interacting closely with the client to meet specific needs throughout the process. You will work as part of a team of professionals that play a key role in implementing solutions and delivering results.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
CCIE, CCSP. CCNP or CCISP. Required 7+ Years of experience with the following Cisco products: Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco ISR Routers, Cisco Security solutions, Strong Consulting and Communication Skills, Comfortable and experienced in front of clients. History of technical delivery capabilities, and technical design capabilities. Ability to Travel