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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:
Experience Managing Networks Using Cisco DNAC (Not Just Monitoring)
While many teams may have experience with monitoring networks through Cisco DNAC (Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center), the task of managing networks via DNAC requires a deeper understanding of the system. Here are the areas to focus on for candidates or resources:
- Network Automation and Orchestration: Experience in automating network configurations, device provisioning, and deployment via Cisco DNAC. This includes understanding policies, templates, and the use of DNAC to push configuration changes to network devices.
- Integration with Cisco Devices: Experience in integrating Cisco DNAC with Cisco switches (such as Catalyst or Nexus series) and wireless devices (Cisco Meraki and Cisco Access Points). This would involve knowledge in defining network policies, VLANs, SSIDs, and applying security profiles through DNAC.
- Network Assurance: Beyond monitoring, experience with the assurance features in DNAC, which allows for proactive network health checks, issue diagnostics, and optimizing network performance. Familiarity with DNAC’s advanced analytics to troubleshoot issues like packet loss or slow throughput in both wired and wireless networks.
- Designing and Implementing Network Policies: The ability to design and implement policy-based automation to ensure consistency across the network, especially during device replacements (EoL switches) and integration of new network components.
- Security Management: Experience in applying security policies and settings through DNAC, such as network segmentation, access control, and device compliance checks.
2. Cisco Switching and Meraki Wireless
- Cisco Switching Experience: Ensure the team is well-versed with Cisco Catalyst switches (or other Cisco switching models being deployed) including configuration for VLANs, trunking, port security, spanning tree protocol, and QoS (Quality of Service).
- Meraki Wireless Experience: Experience with Cisco Meraki wireless systems, including access point configuration, SSID setup, roaming policies, wireless security settings (WPA2, WPA3), and Meraki Dashboard management.
- Troubleshooting LAN and Wireless: Proficiency in troubleshooting both LAN and wireless networks is crucial. This includes:
- LAN Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues like link failures, broadcast storms, VLAN misconfigurations, and spanning-tree issues.
- Wireless Troubleshooting: Diagnose wireless coverage issues, interference, misconfigured SSIDs, authentication problems, and connectivity failures.
3. Racking, Stacking, and Cabling
- Racking and Stacking: Knowledge of how to physically install network equipment, including the proper racking of switches, access points, and other devices in a data center or network closet environment. The team should also understand rack management standards for cable management, airflow, and device accessibility.
- Cabling: Understanding of proper cabling practices, including fiber optic and copper cabling, the correct usage of patch panels, cable management techniques, and labeling of cables for easy identification. Knowledge of Ethernet standards like Cat5e, Cat6, or fiber optics for uplinks will be required.
4. Break Fix (Switching and Wireless)
- Break-Fix: The ability to resolve issues related to hardware failures in switches, wireless access points, or other network devices. This includes:
- Diagnosing faulty hardware components (ports, power supplies, etc.)
- Replacing or repairing hardware
- Configuring and restoring devices to their correct network settings
- Replacing or fixing cables as needed
Suggested Experience and Roles
- Network Engineer with DNAC Expertise: The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting networks using Cisco DNAC. They should be able to configure and manage network devices via DNAC, automate tasks, and ensure compliance with network policies.
- Field Support Technician: A professional capable of handling physical tasks such as racking, stacking, cabling, and providing break-fix support. They should have a strong understanding of networking hardware and troubleshooting skills.
- Wireless Network Specialist: Someone specialized in managing and troubleshooting wireless networks, with particular experience in Cisco Meraki wireless deployments.
- Technical Support/Help Desk: In some cases, a help desk or support staff may be involved in handling specific device issues (break-fix) or assisting with troubleshooting during the deployment phase.
Training and Certifications to Look For:
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) for network switching skills.
- Cisco Meraki Certification for wireless management.
- Cisco DNAC certification or relevant training, focusing on deployment, network automation, and management via DNAC.
Resources for Team/Client Training:
- Cisco DNAC Documentation: Refer to the official Cisco DNAC documentation for in-depth guides on using DNAC for network deployment, automation, and management. Cisco also offers online courses and certifications for DNAC and other Cisco solutions.
- Meraki Dashboard Resources: The Cisco Meraki website and community provide a wealth of resources for configuring and troubleshooting Meraki wireless solutions, including guides and FAQs.
- Cisco Learning Network: The Cisco Learning Network offers structured learning paths for Cisco certifications, including CCNA, CCNP, and specialized training for wireless and DNAC technologies.
With Regards
Kishore Reddy
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