Data Center Network Engineer

US IT Solutions Inc; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions firm is seeking a detail-oriented consultant with hands-on experience in the planning, design, and implementation of Cisco data center networking and security infrastructure. The role requires expertise in Cisco Nexus and a strong background in data center environments. Key responsibilities include providing technical leadership on complex projects, defining engineering requirements for network integration, and ensuring optimal performance and security of data networks. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for managing client expectations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience with enterprise network and datacenter environments.
• 5+ years' experience working with clients.
• Advanced implementation experience with Cisco data center portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical leadership for project work.
• Define requirements and design for data interconnectivity.
• Analyze and monitor network performance and security.

Skills

Experience with Cisco data center networking

Expertise in Cisco Nexus

Skills in network security

Excellent communication skills

Leadership abilities

Job description

We are from US IT Solutions, an ISO Certified, E-Verify, WMBE Certified organization established in 2005 in CA. Our company is serving various State, Local and County Departments for over 10 years. USITSOL has been helping clients innovate across all phases of the application lifecycle for over a decade. Some of our prestigious clients are State of CA, State of OR, State of FL, State of NC, State of GA, State of CO, State of VA, State of AR, State of MI, State of OH, State of IL, State of MO, State of MS, California State University, Sacramento Area Sanitation Department, SMUD, Sound Transit, LA Superior Courts, District of Columbia, UMAS, University of Central Florida and Hennepin County and many more.

Job Description

Description:

Seeking a detail-oriented consultant that brings hands-on experience in the planning, design, and implementation of Cisco data center networking and security infrastructure. A strong Cisco Nexus and Cisco ASA and/or Firepower background will be required

Duties

• Provide advanced technical leadership for complex project work, including functional subsystem upgrades for mission critical data center network and firewall devices and services
• Define engineering requirements, architecture and network level design and integration for data interconnectivity needs of business-critical applications and functions
• Analyze, setup, monitor, and audit required measures to ensure data network performance and security
• Validate that customer network configurations are functioning per designs by validating log flows, event threshold settings, and alarm notification settings
• Document design and implementation for operational consumption

Qualifications

Technical Requirements

1. Advanced implementation experience within theEnterprise Networking and Data Center Cisco portfolio
2. 8+ years' experience withenterprise network and datacenter environments
3. 5+ years' experience working directly with internal or external clients
4. Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, negotiation and presentation skills
5. Self-starter with strong leadership traits, with ability to manage customer expectations

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.