Configure and maintain Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, ISR/ASR routers, and Firepower-based firewalls.
Administer and optimize VMware vCenter, configuring standard and distributed virtual switches (vDS), VLANs, and virtual routing.
Monitor network health using tools like Cisco DNA Center or SolarWinds; implement security measures including ACLs, VPNs, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
Plan and execute backup and recovery procedures for both physical and virtual network configurations.
Lead the modernization of network segments, including upgrading to Wi-Fi 6E/7 and integrating with cloud landing zones.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in network engineering within an enterprise environment.
Expert knowledge of Cisco IOS/IOS-XE, OSPF, BGP, and SD-WAN.
Hands-on experience with VMware ESXi and vSphere networking.
Active CCNP (Enterprise or Data Center) is required.
VCP-NV (VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualization) is highly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cisco Catalyst switchesNexus switchesISR routersASR routersFirepower firewallsVMware vCentervirtual switchesACLsVPNsSD-WAN

Soft Skills

leadershipplanningexecution

Certifications

CCNPVCP-NV