Network engineer/architect- Need GC and USC

USM

Jersey City (NJ)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading IT services provider is seeking an experienced Network Architect to design and architect network solutions for the Data Center. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Cisco Router environments and prior experience in a Data Center setting. This role offers an opportunity to work in a hybrid cloud environment, supporting integration with various network services and technologies. Competitive compensation and relocation options are available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

5 years or more in designing and architecting Cisco Router environments.
2-3 years of prior experience in a Data Center environment.
2 years of load balancers experience.

Responsibilities

Function as a WAN/LAN technology expert in global networks operations.
Design and architect networks for integration into the Data Center.
Research and recommend network hardware and architecture.

Skills

Cisco Router Design

Network Architecture

Data Center Experience

Load Balancers

Tools

Nexus 7k

Netscaler or F5 Load Balancers

MS Visio

Job description

Overview

USM Business Systems Inc. is a quickly developing worldwide System Integrator, Software and Product Development, IT Outsourcing and Technology assistance supplier headquartered in Chantilly, VA with off-shore delivery centers in India. We offer industry-leading quality and services through best practices designed to deliver remarkable value to our customers.

Using our industry knowledge, service offering expertise and technology abilities, we identify new business and technology trends and create solutions to help customers globally, delivering high-quality, reliable IT services that are cost effective.

Established in 1999, the organization has strong capabilities in building and managing a Business Oriented IT environment with experience in technology innovation, ERP and CRM consulting, Product Engineering, Business Intelligence, Data Management, SOA, BPM, Data Warehousing, SharePoint Consulting and IT Infrastructure. Our offerings include customized solutions and services in ERP, CRM, Enterprise Architecture, offshore advisory services, e-commerce, Social, Mobile, Cloud, Analytics (SMAC) and DevOps.

USM, a US-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), is recognized as one of the fastest-growing IT Systems Integrators in the Washington, DC area. We are a project-driven firm that reliably meets the IT needs of our State and Government customers through innovation and business acumen.

Ideal candidates will be local to New Jersey but we will consider out-of-state candidates willing to relocate if they are a great fit. This contract has no end date or tenure limit. Below is the job description. The client will interview very quickly.

Top Skills

5 years or more designing and architecting Cisco Router environments
1-2 years Nexus
2-3 Years of prior experience working in a Data Center environment
2 years of load balancers

Job Description

Position Responsibilities

Function as a WAN/LAN technology expert in the tier 3 global networks operations team.
Design/Architect networks for Petfood Division Integration into the Data Center
Network Architecture/Planning, Design and deploy network components for new sites and locations.
This role will require candidate to research and recommend network hardware and architecture and integration methods.
Management and participation in various router, switching, and firewall continuous improvement projects and activities.

Technical Skill Requirements

Nexus 7k
Netscaler or f5 load balancers
Strong understanding of network concepts, including TCP/IP, IPSEC, GRE, VPNs, EIGRP, BGP, QoS, ACLs, DNS, DHCP, VLANs
Strong knowledge with proven experience in Cisco WAN and LAN technologies, including various router (8xx, 17xx, 18xx, 25xx, 26xx, 28xx, 36xx, 72xx) and switching (29xx, 35xx, 37xx, 65xx) platforms
Experience working with carrier WAN technologies, including Ethernet, MPLS, frame relay, T1, and ISDN
Experience in using bandwidth management solutions
Experience in carrier interaction, including familiarity with carrier troubleshooting tools
Experience working with global management tools for DNS and DHCP
Ability to create detailed network topology maps using MS Visio
Experience working with various network management tools and elements
Experience working in a support environment, using various ITIL processes and tools (incident management, change management, etc.)
This role focuses on the Network Cloud Infrastructure. They partner with Equinix who utilizes “Cloud Exchange” Technology
It is a hybrid cloud environment
This resource will also be helping to support integrating network services with the new acquisition of Royal Canin based in UK
Cisco firewall and ASA experience a plus