Cisco Switch Technician

INSPYR Solutions; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider seeks a Cisco Switch Technician to support a network equipment replacement project in Vienna, VA. This position requires both technical expertise in Cisco networking and strong coordination skills, ensuring timely project delivery across multiple sites. The role offers competitive pay and a full-time contract with opportunities for overtime.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Competitive pay and 401(k)

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Cisco routers and switches, including VLAN management.
• Experience managing multiple project tasks across different time zones.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage urgent problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide network technical support for Cisco switch replacement projects.
• Perform configurations, upgrades, and troubleshooting of Cisco switches.
• Coordinate resources across various sites and manage change tickets.

Skills

Cisco Networking

LAN/WAN Topologies

Troubleshooting

Project Coordination

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent

CCNA or CCNP certification

Job description

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Title: Cisco Switch Technician
Location: Vienna, VA
Duration: Initial 6 months contract with extensions
Compensation: $48.00-$55.00/hr
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or or Authorized to work in US

This position will be full-time onsite in Vienna, VA. Once hired, there is a 2-week onboard training requirement. Training will be conducted Monday through Friday from 1000 - 1830 EST.

Working shift will be Monday - Friday 1600-0000 EST (Eastern Time) in Vienna, Virginia. There will be occasional overtime for any Saturday project migrations and overtime if migrations go past midnight.

Responsibilities

This position will provide Network technical support for the End-of-Life Cisco switch replacement project. Provide Cisco switch configuration, troubleshooting, wiping of old devices before eWaste, as well as coordination of multiple sites daily which includes the coordination of internal and external resources, change tickets, project documentation, vendors that provide onsite technical support, remote hands, and branch support personnel during migrations. Experience managing and coordinating sites in multiple time zones while conducting on-time delivery of project goals is paramount.

Responsibilities
• Performs cisco switch configurations, upgrades, patches, troubleshooting
• Utilize multiple monitoring applications to ensure optimal system performance
• Respond to alerts and alarms, identifies and corrects problems before or after network migrations
• Create and work on tickets in a service management application and monitor ticket queues
• Create, manage, and coordinate end to end change tickets for all migrations
• Troubleshoot and escalate incidents and problems
• Interface with other ETS areas and/or vendors to resolve enterprise system outages or periods of reduced performance, in accordance with established criteria
• Contact global vendors or contractors (telephone carriers, equipment/service providers) and work with them in combined troubleshooting efforts to restore/provide service.
• Work with others to update and document technical procedures
• Maintain, configure, and perform preventative maintenance to various network equipment
*Maintain and configure network circuits at remote sites to include turnup, turndown, and troubleshooting
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• May be assigned to other tasks based on need

Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge and experience of cisco networking to include routers and switches including creating and managing VLAN's
• Knowledge of LAN/WAN topologies, protocols, and standards to include but not limited to: EIGRP, Metro Ethernet, TCP/IP, SDLC, RS232, BGP
• Ability to troubleshoot network connectivity issues as well as troubleshooting via remote support personnel
• Previous work experience performing similar migrations of networking equipment across hundreds of geographically dispersed sites
• Highly organized and detail oriented and able to manage multiple project tasks and migrations per shift/day
• Ability to troubleshoot network connectivity issues as well as troubleshooting via remote support personnel
• In-depth experience and technical training in WAN/LAN communications including demonstrated experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting and maintaining Cisco routers and switches
* Experience with installation and deinstallation of branch office networking circuits, setting up VLAN, WAP, and managing an internal and external ticket queue with vendors
• Experience in administrative or technical positions that demonstrates the ability to interpret and follow, policies, procedures, and instructions
• Experience that demonstrates dependability, productivity, and accuracy
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Service Management Tools and the ability to open, resolve, and document incident tickets and create and manage end to end change tickets for branch migrations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure (urgent problems, deadlines, changing priorities)
Desired
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
• CCNA or CCNP certifications
• Experience in presenting technical solutions and/or recommendations
• Knowledge of electronic principles as they relate to diagnosing and troubleshooting IT system issues
• Knowledge of technical inter-relationships between software/hardware and desktop/LAN/Host systems
• Advanced skill in diagnosing and troubleshooting issues
• Advanced research, analytical, and problem solving skills

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay, 401(k)
• Retirement plan
• …and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions:
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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  Banking and Financial Services

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