Sr. Network Analyst

Vodastra; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a highly skilled Cisco Network Specialist to support and manage network solutions. With a contract term of 6-12 months, the role offers high visibility for renewal. Applicants should possess extensive experience and relevant certifications in networking, capable of resolving complex issues in WAN and LAN environments. Ideal candidates will also have a strong understanding of wireless technologies and network design principles.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Cisco networking or equivalent certifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues with minimal documentation.
• In-depth knowledge of WAN and LAN environments.

Responsibilities

• Support operation and maintenance of vendor network products.
• Troubleshoot critical client network situations.
• Install and manage complex network environments.

Skills

Wireless Network Implementation

Network Troubleshooting

Network Design

Network Performance Management

IP Convergence Applications

Point to Point Tunneling Protocol

Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol

Virtual Private Networks

Public/Private Keys

Secure Socket Layer

Education

CCNA Certification

CCNP Certification

CCIE Certification

Job description

We are looking for a high end Cisco Network Specialist and in this Job Role will have expertise in one or more networking system technology areas. Specialists who apply their technical skills to support the operation and maintenance of vendor products, services, and solutions. Someone with enough knowledge to solve complex onsite network issues and being responsibility for sizing, troubleshooting, and resolving critical client network situations.

Term: 6-12 month (High visibility for renewal)

Job Skills/Necessary knowledge of:

15+ Year Cisco Network Specialists or equivalent in network certifications + experience

Cisco CCNA, CCNP or CCIE Certifications necessary, or equivalent in years of experience

In-depth experience with Wireless, Wireless Network Implementation, Wireless Network Troubleshooting, and Wireless Network Design.

Knowledge of VRF’s (Virtual Routing and Forwarding)

VOIP Phone support

Ability to reverse engineer issues within a network or wireless network where little or no documentation may exist.

Apply Knowledge of IP Convergence Applications

Apply Knowledge of Point to Point Tunneling Protocol

Apply Knowledge of Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol

Support Network Performance

Apply Knowledge of Network Architectures

Support Wide Area Networks (WANs)

Perform Install/Mgmt of Complex WAN Environments

Apply High Availability Networking Principles

Apply Knowledge of Virtual Private Networks

Apply Knowledge of Public/Private Keys

Apply Knowledge of Secure Socket Layer

Perform Install/Mgmt of Complex LAN Environments

Support Local Area Network (LANs)

Apply Knowledge of Network Capacity Plan, Perf Analysis

Manage Network Performance/Capacity

Apply Knowledge of Internet Protocol Security

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