LAN/WAN & SDWAN (Network Engineer)
Plano, TX
Contract
• Years of experience : 8+ years
• Primary & Secondary Skills: LAN/WAN & SDWAN
• dvise on the work Timing: 8 AM To 5 PM EST
JD: Design Expertise:
- Expertise in Global WAN network design and implementation on SDWAN technologies e.g. Cisco Meraki, Viptela, CloudGenix, Riverbed Steel Connect etc.
- Experience in designing integrated WAN and SDWAN solution for big WAN transformation projects
- Expertise in planning and designing WAN transformation and migration methods
- Design, Solution, Build and Deployment Experience on below Advanced technologies
- BGP and MPLS
- VPN technologies IPsec, DMVPN etc.
- Routing protocols OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS etc.
- Multicast technologies
- SDWAN technologies e.g. Cisco Viptela, CloudGenix, Riverbed Steel connect etc.
- Expertise in preparing high quality HLD and LLD design documents
- Identifying cross functional dependencies
- Experience in sequencing the activities, scheduling the tasks and preparing project plan.
- Experience in planning and conducting vigorous WAN network tests and generating a detailed test report
Technical Expertise:
- Strong knowledge and expertise in developing a Global WAN solution
- Strong knowledge and expertise in developing SDWAN solution
- Design and implementation of NNI solution in multi-service providers environment
- Good knowledge on public cloud connectivity Cloud exchange, direct connect, Express route to Public Cloud provides
- Strong knowledge and expertise in developing a datacentre solution using Microsoft ClientURE
- Expertise in Implementing and troubleshooting WAN Optimizers
- Good knowledge in Security environment, such as Firewalls, Proxy servers, SSL offloading, VPNs etc.
- Detailed knowledge in implementing essential services for DC, such as DNS/DHCP/NTP and IPAM
- Good knowledge in WAN, MPLS and Internet technologies
- Good knowledge in cloud (Public, private and hybrid)
Consulting Expertise:
- Consulting and understanding holistic WAN requirements with presales
- Conducting project kick off meetings and engaging in detailed technical discussions
- Network strategy and consultancy services.
- Assessment and providing Recommendation reports
- Provide network design services which meet and exceed the needs of customer
- Propose and Validate BoM for Network Infrastructure solutions.
- Preparing Scope of Work and Project Plans for the Solution.
- Closely work with Project Managers and customer technical authority and ensure smooth delivery of project deliverables
- Working with 3rd party hardware and Telco suppliers to ensure delivery expectations are met and issues escalated accordingly
- Escalating overall none delivery issues in timely and structured manner as required
- Providing Technical support to multiple services and other team member
- Working as part of a project in a demanding environment where team work is key to delivering and meeting client commitments
- Complete varied complex/non-standard tasks and may coordinate/oversee work of others
- Understand customer requirements, translating them into refined and detailed specification documents
- Provide resolution to project or customer issues, following proper escalation procedures, in a timely fashion
- Create project documentation and procedures
- To lead the project implementation phase and be responsible for delivery of projects on time and on budget.
Troubleshooting Expertise:
- Strategic problem-solving skills
- Systematic troubleshooting skills
- Deep dive in to detailed analysis with high degree of technical knowledge to solve complex technical problems
- Overall trouble shooting skills including, Compute/Virtualization, Network, Security and DDNI
- Troubleshooting and repairing network issues, as well as developing, applying and enforcing best practices and policies
- Effectively communicating details complex problems to various teams and members
Communication:
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Knowing Japanese or Chinese language added advantage
- Experience in preparing Solution documents and presentations
- Conducting brainstorming sessions to resolve complex issues with the team
- Presenting solutions to the customers effectively