Mandatory skills Experience in installing and maintaining Cisco routers, switches and wireless Experience with HPE/Aruba switches and wireless Understanding of Cisco ISE and NAC Knowledge and experience with SD-WAN Contribute to and help lead multiple Network Engineering initiatives and projects consisting of design and development for complex products and platforms, including solution design, analysis, testing, and integration Please describe the team the candidate will be working with - how many members? 3 managers, aprox 60 network engineers What is the break-down of the team’s skill sets 3 managers, aprox 60 Sr network engineers What are the top 5-10 responsibilities for this position (please be detailed as to what the candidate is expected to do or complete on a daily basis)? Provide feedback on project status, milestones, and risks Evaluate and select hardware and software products, implement and integrate these products into comprehensive solutions meeting company’s business requirements Performs after-hours implementation support, installation, and maintenance as required Provide technical skills during troubleshooting as necessary Assist senior network engineers in preparing hardware order, config generation, testing and implementation as necessary. Conduct implementations, conversions, and upgrades in a manner consistent with Standard Operating Procedures within company maintenance windows; including change management procedures Ensure security and operational standards and procedures are maintained in accordance with IT compliance requirements, HIPPA standards, and industry best practices Perform risk analysis to identify IT security issues and remediating plans. Identify and/or mitigate operational risks where appropriate Excellent interpersonal skills including written and verbal skills with the ability to create and maintain strong relationships with members of cross departmental teams and department team members What does the ideal candidate background look like ? Network deployment experience in a multivendor environment. Cisco/Aruba/Nexus What skills/attributes are required (please be detailed as to number of years of experience for each skill)? 3-5 years experience in routing, switching, LAN/WAN, wireless technology Undergraduate degree and/or equivalent of 4+ years of Network Engineering experience Experience installing and maintaining Cisco routers, switches and wireless Experience with HPE/Aruba switches and wireless Understanding of Cisco ISE and NAC Knowledge and experience with SD-WAN What skills/attributes are preferred (what will set a candidate apart)? CCNP or higher certification Documentation skills and use of programs such as Visio Skilled in a scripting language such as Python Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects Strong interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to cross between technical and non-technical audiences What will the interview process look like? Video phone/ 2 rounds/ very technical Bachlors Degree or equalavent Cisco Routing and Switching