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Hi,

I hope you’re doing well!

Please look at the requirements below, let us know of your interest, and send us your updated resume to [email protected]

Role: Network Engineer

Location – Madison, WI

Job Description:

1. Cisco DNAC (Network Deployment & Management)

• Network Deployment: Experience using Cisco DNAC for network deployment, including design, provisioning, and automation.
• Network Management: Beyond monitoring, experience managing networks (e.g., configuring devices, managing policies, troubleshooting, and maintaining network health).
• Automation: Utilize Cisco DNAC for network automation (provisioning devices, enforcing policies, etc.).

1. Cisco Device Replacement (EoL Devices)

• End-of-Life (EoL) Device Replacement: Experience replacing switches, routers, and client devices, and upgrading to newer models.
• Hardware Setup: Racking, stacking, and cabling tasks for deploying and integrating new devices into the network.
• LAN Configuration: Configuring VLANs, IP addressing, routing, and switch port assignments during replacement.
• Port Capacity Planning: Assessing and planning network capacity, ensuring port availability and bandwidth requirements are met.

1. Basic Troubleshooting & Break-Fix Support

• Switching: Troubleshooting issues related to Cisco switches (layer 2, layer 3, and spanning tree).
• Wireless Networks: Troubleshooting Cisco wireless networks, including Meraki devices, access points, and connectivity issues.
• Field Support: Performing onsite troubleshooting for LAN and wireless issues, including diagnostics and resolution.

1. Cisco Switching & Routing

• Layer 2/Layer 3 Switching: Expertise in configuring and troubleshooting Cisco switches, including access, distribution, and core switches.
• Routing Protocols: Understanding and configuring routing protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and static routing.

1. Cisco Meraki Wireless

• Deployment: Experience with Cisco Meraki wireless systems, including deployment, configuration, and management through the Meraki dashboard.
• Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving wireless connectivity issues, ensuring coverage and capacity planning for Meraki APs.

1. Racking, Stacking, & Cabling

• Hands-on experience with physically installing network equipment, including switches, routers, and wireless access points.
• Expertise in structured cabling for network deployments, ensuring proper cabling practices and standards.

Desired Additional Skills:

• Documentation: Experience documenting network configurations, topology diagrams, and deployment plans.
• Security: Familiarity with network security concepts and configuring secure network policies through Cisco DNAC.
• Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work in a team environment, communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, and provide customer-facing support.

Tools & Technologies:

• Cisco DNAC (Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center)
• Cisco Meraki Dashboard
• Cisco Switching/Routers (Catalyst, Nexus)
• Cisco Wireless Solutions (Access Points, Controllers)
• Network Automation Tools (e.g., Ansible, Python, etc.)
• Wi-Fi Analysis Tools (e.g., Ekahau, AirMagnet)

With Regards

Kishore Reddy