Complete Description:
The CISCO Product Specialist will be responsible for maintaining the LAN and WAN operational infrastructure while working in a team of IT Administrators. Such responsibilities will include: System upgrades, system documentation, daily administration and problem resolution. S/he will participate in the design and planning of the network infrastructure to support new applications and technologies and thereafter play a key role in the maintenance of such tools.
Essential Administration Functions:
• Network router and switch configuration changes, IOS updates, and troubleshooting.
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) site-to-site configuration and operation.
• Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) configuration and operation.
• Active Directory authentication techniques including Kerberos and NTLM.
• TCP/IP routing services including but not limited to Firewalls, switches, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft Active Directory, Internet Information Services, e-mail, and Anti-Spam devices.
• LAN, WAN, and WLAN connectivity at all installations.
• Use SSL Certificates to secure network communications.
• Site Implementations, configuration, and installation of equipment, software & services using project management methodologies.
Additional Duties:
• S/he is responsible for network backup integrity and recovery coordination along with disaster preparedness planning.
• Must create and update documentation of network systems, operational procedures, and network topology and hardware inventory.
• Responsible for the management, operation, and administration of Cisco Network PRIME Infrastructure; Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller; and Cisco 3600 Wireless Access Points.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
• Minimum 4 years Cisco networking Installation, administration, and configuration setups.
• Cisco Certification The candidate must have a Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) or higher (CCNP & CCIE)
• Excellent understanding and ability to use Cisco IOS software, version 12 and higher, command language; and Cisco Catalyst LAN and WLAN technologies.
• Strong working experience with Dell Enterprise servers and Cisco networking.
• Project management skills including ability to organize time and work on multiple tasks and follow through to completion of task or project.
• Fluent in the use of Microsoft Project and Visio software.
• Ability to create and write clear, complete documentation of systems and procedures.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills including high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or with a team.
Skills:
Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience
Cisco networking installation, administration, and configuration setups
Required 4 Years
Experience with Microsoft Project
Required 4 Years
Experience with MS Visio
Required 4 Years
Excellent understanding and ability to use Cisco IOS software, version 12 and higher, command language
Required 4 Years
Cisco Catalyst LAN and WLAN technologies
Required 4 Years
Experience with Dell Enterprise servers and Cisco networking
Required 4 Years
Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) or higher (CCNP & CCIE)
Required