Job Summary
Company
South Florida IT Staffing
Location
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33324
Industries
Computer Hardware
Computer Software
Computer/IT Services
Job Type
Full Time
Employee
Years of Experience
7+ to 10 Years
Education Level
Certification
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Salary
95,000.00 - 115,000.00 USD /year
$5K max relo assistance. Excellent benfits package and 401k




Cisco Network Architect
About the Job
A multi-billion dollar industry leader, located in the Ft. Lauderdale area is looking to hire a full-time, perm employee that has experience re-distributing routing protocols.

Position Title: Cisco Network Architect

Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000


Summary / Objective:
• Redistributing routing protocols .
• BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, GRE architecture, design, implementation and operation.
• Advanced switching architecture ( spanning tree/Dot1q Trunking/VSS) design, implementation and operation.
•Advanced Network Security (Checkpoint/Cisco Pix/ASA/Encryption/IPSec/GRE) architecture, design, implementation and operation
•Superior design and engineering of the data network infrastructure as well as client connecting networks
•Installation and coordination of all advanced data network products and services
•Responsible for monitoring of all data network related products and services
•Provide high level data circuit analysis and recommendations
•Provide level 3 support for service requests and trouble tickets
•Represent the department in Client and Operations meetings providing expertise and analysis
•Project Manage complex, extremely high value projects
•Analyze, recommend, and present findings on new products, services and technologies
•Plan and architect for new technologies including assisting in the development of IT strategy
•Work with vendor account teams

Time Spent on Primary Activities:
Internetworking analysis, design, and planning - 40%
Client and Operations related engineering and operations activities - 25%
Project Management and implementations - 20%
Level 3 support - 15%

Desired Educational Requirements:
Bachelor degree, Cisco Certification and/or related equivalent experience.

Professional Experience / Qualifications:
8+ years experience in IT with a minimum of 7 years in enterprise data network environment
Excellent knowledge of all forms of data network technologies switching, routing and protocols
High skills in network design of domestic and international LANs, WANs, and VPNs (IPSec & SSL).
Redistributing routing protocols experience is a must.
BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, GRE architecture, design, implementation and operation experience is a must.
Advanced switching architecture ( spanning tree/Dot1q Trunking/VSS) design, implementation & operation experience is a must.
Advanced Network Security (Checkpoint/Cisco Pix/ASA/Encryption/IPSec/GRE) architecture, design, implementation & operation experience is a must.

Excellent knowledge of and experience in day-to-day administration of an enterprise network infrastructure.
Excellent working knowledge and troubleshooting skills with routers and switches including Cisco IOS and Catalyst products
Excellent working knowledge of firewall technologies, rule sets and maintenance.
Thorough understanding of the OSI model
Superior understanding and experience with VoIP technologies
Client advocate with excellent customer service skills.
Very good interpersonal, writing, presentation, and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects requiring attention to detail.
Flexibility and versatility in problem analysis and resolution.
Ability to communicate technical issues with non-technical people with all levels of management and across functional lines.

Responsibilities:
• Redistributing routing protocols .
• BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, GRE architecture, design, implementation and operation.
• Advanced switching architecture ( spanning tree/Dot1q Trunking/VSS) design, implementation and operation.
•Advanced Network Security (Checkpoint/Cisco Pix/ASA/Encryption/IPSec/GRE) architecture, design, implementation and operation
•Accountable for problem determination and resolution of networking & connectivity issues.
•Utilizing diagnostic tools, packet sniffers or other network tools to provide an expert level of analysis to efficiently
& effectively analyze root cause service issues, recommend corrective action and document any design/procedure
modifications.
• Work with IT associates, clients, and vendors to analyze detailed business requirements that are highly complex in
nature, provide technical solutions and financial justifications for infrastructure expenditures.
• Deliverables may be in the form of reports such as a cost benefit analysis, presentations, or RFP responses.
Design extremely complex network solutions for client connectivity.
Work with voice services team to provide support of VoIP initiatives.
Provide Best Practices and guidelines to comply with industry standards.
Comply with Remedy trouble ticketing system and Change Management processes to track all activities associated with performing the duties of the position.
Provide rotating on-call support 24x7
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation on circuits, network configurations, software revisions, hardware configurations, and patch management information.
Provide senior level technical support for team members, peers, and other IT personnel.
Manage infrastructure and client related network projects.
Meet or exceed departmental metrics as established over time
Must account for time daily in Project management/Time reporting system.


Benefits Package for this position includes:

Comprehensive Health Care
Medical/Prescription Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Care Account
Dependent Care Account
Survivor/Disability Benefits
Life Insurance
Short-term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Financial Plans
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay
Paid Training
Additional Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Schedules
Sales Commissions (position specific)
Employee Recognition Programs
Employee Referral Bonus
Direct Deposit
National Discount Programs


Please email your resume and your salary requirements to Keith Grant of South Florida IT Staffing, Inc.?


South Florida I.T Staffing, Inc.
Keith Grant
W: 877-366-3605
C: 954-829-3605
E: kgrant@southfloridaitstaffing.com
www: southfloridaitstaffing.com