Job SummaryThe Senior Embedded Networking Engineer is the technical expert to the Tech Ops team through the lifecycle of a project. This role will design and implement cutting edge networks, using Cisco, ACI, SDN and more. They are accountable to ensure a project is executed with excellence as well as meets all design requirements laid out in the scope of work. This position will be responsible for the design, configuration, and deployment of networks for audio video and telecommunications systems in commercial environments. They will be the subject matter expert in data network support for the technical operations team. Additionally, this position will provide new network designs for office build-outs in new locations. This position is an Embedded role, working for AVDG, but being based at another company 5 days a week

THIS IS A 6 MONTH CONTRACT ROLE

ONSITE MONDAY - FRIDAY - 40 HOURS PER WEEK

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• BS/BA information technology, computer systems engineering, or related field
• At least 5+ years of recent experience in Networking and AV integration and support with Cisco, IOS/NX-OS experience
• Experience with Cisco ACI,SD-WAN and layer 4/7 firewalls.
• Cisco certifications (CCDA/CCDP, CCNA/CCNP routing and switching, CCNA/CCNP security) preferred
• Experienced with Cisco firepower, ASA, VPN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QOS.
• Expert knowledge of network technologies including WAN, LAN, Firewalls, Load Balancers, L3 Routing and L2 Switching.
• Must versed in best practices for installation and termination of layer 1 network devices (per BICSI, AVIXA, etc.)
• Must be able to interpret and mark up construction and technical drawings
• Experience working with clients in a professional manner
• Must be able to effectively explain technical concepts to non-technical users
• Highly skilled in oral and written communication clear, direct, detailed.
• Independent work ethic highly motivated to getting a job done right
• MS Office able to use Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access proficiently without training

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Monitor, maintain and design networks, configure and implement SDN fabric overlays using Cisco ACI.
• Cisco background, strictly network support, firewall.
• Configure layer 4/7 firewalls and application load balancers.
• Collaborate with audit teams to ensure compliance
• Troubleshoot and maintain Cisco routers, Switches (ASR, ISR, 9k,5k,3k,2k) and network security infrastructure
• Be the technical expert in the quality control process of each project as it relates to data networking.
• Interface & maintain ongoing dialogue with engineers, project management and clients as to project timelines, challenges, and training.
• Direct technical teams on installation best practices.
• Sales support for network related design.