Network Engineer – Cisco / Arista / SD-WAN

Job Description: Network Engineer – Cisco / Arista / SD-WAN

• Location: Miami, Florida

• Duration: 6 Months

• GBaMS ReqID: 11017962

• Experience Required: 4–6 Years

• Domain: Data Networking / Network Security

Required Technical Skills

• Strong experience with Cisco IOS/XE and Arista EOS switches and routers.

• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN technologies and centralized management platforms.

• Knowledge of SD-WAN solutions, including Cisco Viptela, Cisco Meraki, Fortinet, and Versa.

• Strong understanding of SD-WAN routing overlays and underlays.

• Proficiency in Layer 2 and Layer 3 network design, implementation, and troubleshooting.

• Experience with enterprise and data center networking.

• Strong knowledge of routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP.

• Understanding of Layer 2 technologies, including VLANs and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).

• Experience with wireless networking, including:

  • IEEE 802.11 standards

  • RF fundamentals

  • Wireless access points and controllers

  • Wireless site surveys

• Experience with Internet edge routing, ISP peering, route filtering, and prefix lists.

• Familiarity with network monitoring tools and technologies, including NetScout, Cisco DNA Center (DNAC), NetFlow, SNMP, and Syslog.

• Knowledge of network security concepts, firewalls, and Network Access Control (NAC).

• Experience with network automation and scripting using Python and Ansible.

• Understanding of cloud networking across AWS, Azure, and GCP is an advantage.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure using Cisco and Arista switches and routers.

• Deploy, configure, and manage SD-WAN solutions, including Cisco Viptela, Meraki, Fortinet, and Versa.

• Support SD-WAN routing overlays and underlays.

• Design, implement, and maintain Layer 2 networks for enterprise and data center environments.

• Troubleshoot broadcast storms, network loops, and port-flapping issues.

• Perform switch upgrades, firmware management, and hardware lifecycle maintenance.

• Configure and manage switch stacks and chassis-based switching systems.

• Manage switch Access Control Lists (ACLs) and network security policies.

• Monitor switch performance, port utilization, and network health.

• Design, implement, and support Layer 3 wireless networks for WAN and data center connectivity.

• Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols in multi-vendor environments.

• Manage Internet edge routing and peering with Internet Service Providers (ISPs).

• Implement route filtering, prefix lists, and routing policies.

• Diagnose routing loops, black-hole routes, and asymmetric routing issues.

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues across wired and wireless environments.

• Collaborate with security teams to ensure network compliance and implement firewall policies.

• Perform network upgrades, patching, and hardware/software lifecycle management.

• Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, diagrams, and operational procedures.

• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to network incidents and outages.

• Coordinate with vendors and service providers to resolve issues and optimize network performance.

• Integrate network infrastructure with firewalls, load balancers, and cloud networking solutions.

• Use NetFlow, SNMP, and Syslog for network monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance analysis.

Preferred Certifications

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

• Arista ACE Certification

• Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)

• SD-WAN vendor certifications

Key Skills Summary

• Cisco IOS/XE

• Arista EOS

• LAN/WAN Networking

• SD-WAN: Cisco Viptela, Meraki, Fortinet, Versa

• Routing: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP

• Layer 2 Networking: VLANs, STP

• Layer 3 Networking and Wireless

• Data Center Networking

• Internet Edge Routing and ISP Peering

• Network Security, Firewalls, and NAC

• Network Monitoring: NetScout, Cisco DNAC, NetFlow, SNMP, Syslog

• Network Automation: Python, Ansible

• Cloud Networking: AWS, Azure, GCP

• Network Troubleshooting and Incident Management

• Technical Documentation and Vendor Coordination