Ark Solutions
Infrastructure Solutions Architect :: Lansing, MI (Hybrid)
Ark Solutions, Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48900
Ark Solutions Inc
is looking for
Infrastructure Solutions Architect!
Position:
Infrastructure Solutions ArchitectLocation: Lansing, MI (Hybrid)Duration: 12+ Months and possibility of extension
Description:Seeking a highly consultative engagement from a qualified senior Enterprise network engineer to support the Enterprise network environment maintenance and upgrade. This position is responsible for supporting the Enterprise network upgrade, optimization and quality assurance for implementation and management of the Cisco network infrastructure.
This position is also responsible to provide junior level staff with mentoring and transfer of knowledge. Will assist daily support, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
This position requires an extremely high degree of technical skill, initiative, and creativity and must keep current with new and emerging theories, regulations, standards, technologies, and practices in tools, software, networking, operating systems, and hardware to provide for the needs.
Responsibilities also include end-to-end facilitation, validation, and the roll out of new technologies for enterprise network.
This position also involves mentoring, coaching, coordinating, and consulting with fellow systems administrators and architects within the Enterprise Architecture, Cyber Security, and other teams that interface with the enterprise networking environments.
Day-to-day Responsibilities:
Assist in developing solutions to existing and upcoming technical problems.Install, upgrade and maintain DNA Center/Catalyst Center.Upgrade and maintain Catalyst Switches using DNA Center/Catalyst Center.Configuration updates to Catalyst Switches using DNA Center/Catalyst Center.Troubleshooting with ISE, maintaining and troubleshooting endpointsAssist with supporting infrastructure solutions to existing or upcoming technical needs or problems.Implementation and support of data center network solutions. Analyze, assist with design, document, and migrations.Cisco router and data switch configuration, installation, and support.Develop remediation plans for security issues identified by vulnerability assessments or penetration tests.Monitor, upgrade, troubleshooting and maintenance for the network infrastructure.Working with the CTO Network Services managers and Data Center Infrastructure Services staff.Identify and prioritize critical business functions in collaboration with organizational stakeholders.Consult with vendor product specialists, independent research organizations, on-site support engineers on best-fit technologies to ensure compliance to department policies & standards and technology roadmap.Communicate complex technical concepts to individuals of various technical ability.Plan and develop support processes that adhere to best practices (ITIL).Provide support with performance analysis & troubleshooting.Provide direct support to technical and non-technical entities to define requirements and deliver solutions to meet organizational needs including new environment deployment, upgrades, performance tuning, testing and disaster recovery.Provide support and subject matter expertise with respect to adherence to best practice security framework controls and other industry-based regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., NIST 800-37, 800-53, 800-171, 800-204, 800-207, CIS, PCI, IRS-Pub 1075, CJIS, and related).Build and maintain relationships across organizational teams.Provide resolution of conflicts, connectivity, and security issues.Prepare information for presentations.Mentor staff on tips, techniques and best practices to be utilized for the infrastructure environment.
Required:
Five (5) or more years of experience in Cisco Nexus & Catalyst. Experience with Cisco Catalyst products, Unified Computing SystemsFive (5) or more years of experience with Cisco ISE and troubleshooting.Five (5) or more years of experience and expertise in Cisco Catalyst Center/ DNA Center, Enterprise networking and operational system fundamentals.Certified Cisco Network Professional (CCNP) certificated
Expected to have the following experience:
Enterprise Network Automation, DNA Center/ Catalyst CenterCisco ISE, troubleshooting and maintenanceRemediating security issues identified by vulnerability assessments or penetration tests.Mentoring junior engineers.Standard concepts, practices, and procedures specifically related to Cisco Enterprise network support.Ability to independently perform a wide variety of complicated tasks.Good communication skills.
is looking for
Infrastructure Solutions Architect!
Position:
Infrastructure Solutions ArchitectLocation: Lansing, MI (Hybrid)Duration: 12+ Months and possibility of extension
Description:Seeking a highly consultative engagement from a qualified senior Enterprise network engineer to support the Enterprise network environment maintenance and upgrade. This position is responsible for supporting the Enterprise network upgrade, optimization and quality assurance for implementation and management of the Cisco network infrastructure.
This position is also responsible to provide junior level staff with mentoring and transfer of knowledge. Will assist daily support, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
This position requires an extremely high degree of technical skill, initiative, and creativity and must keep current with new and emerging theories, regulations, standards, technologies, and practices in tools, software, networking, operating systems, and hardware to provide for the needs.
Responsibilities also include end-to-end facilitation, validation, and the roll out of new technologies for enterprise network.
This position also involves mentoring, coaching, coordinating, and consulting with fellow systems administrators and architects within the Enterprise Architecture, Cyber Security, and other teams that interface with the enterprise networking environments.
Day-to-day Responsibilities:
Assist in developing solutions to existing and upcoming technical problems.Install, upgrade and maintain DNA Center/Catalyst Center.Upgrade and maintain Catalyst Switches using DNA Center/Catalyst Center.Configuration updates to Catalyst Switches using DNA Center/Catalyst Center.Troubleshooting with ISE, maintaining and troubleshooting endpointsAssist with supporting infrastructure solutions to existing or upcoming technical needs or problems.Implementation and support of data center network solutions. Analyze, assist with design, document, and migrations.Cisco router and data switch configuration, installation, and support.Develop remediation plans for security issues identified by vulnerability assessments or penetration tests.Monitor, upgrade, troubleshooting and maintenance for the network infrastructure.Working with the CTO Network Services managers and Data Center Infrastructure Services staff.Identify and prioritize critical business functions in collaboration with organizational stakeholders.Consult with vendor product specialists, independent research organizations, on-site support engineers on best-fit technologies to ensure compliance to department policies & standards and technology roadmap.Communicate complex technical concepts to individuals of various technical ability.Plan and develop support processes that adhere to best practices (ITIL).Provide support with performance analysis & troubleshooting.Provide direct support to technical and non-technical entities to define requirements and deliver solutions to meet organizational needs including new environment deployment, upgrades, performance tuning, testing and disaster recovery.Provide support and subject matter expertise with respect to adherence to best practice security framework controls and other industry-based regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., NIST 800-37, 800-53, 800-171, 800-204, 800-207, CIS, PCI, IRS-Pub 1075, CJIS, and related).Build and maintain relationships across organizational teams.Provide resolution of conflicts, connectivity, and security issues.Prepare information for presentations.Mentor staff on tips, techniques and best practices to be utilized for the infrastructure environment.
Required:
Five (5) or more years of experience in Cisco Nexus & Catalyst. Experience with Cisco Catalyst products, Unified Computing SystemsFive (5) or more years of experience with Cisco ISE and troubleshooting.Five (5) or more years of experience and expertise in Cisco Catalyst Center/ DNA Center, Enterprise networking and operational system fundamentals.Certified Cisco Network Professional (CCNP) certificated
Expected to have the following experience:
Enterprise Network Automation, DNA Center/ Catalyst CenterCisco ISE, troubleshooting and maintenanceRemediating security issues identified by vulnerability assessments or penetration tests.Mentoring junior engineers.Standard concepts, practices, and procedures specifically related to Cisco Enterprise network support.Ability to independently perform a wide variety of complicated tasks.Good communication skills.