Job#: 2025342

Job Description:

**Only accepting local Austin, TX candidates**
Title: Network Engineer III
Location: Austin TX 78730 (Hybrid 3 days onsite)
Duties:

• Participates in design, implementation & maintenance of internal/external networks.
• Provide engineering services, and operational support as part of designing, implementing, migration and daily operational tasks
• Demonstrate strong expertise in Cisco Data Center, Routing and Switching Technologies
• Demonstrate knowledge in data centers design and implementation based on Cisco SD-WAN technology, VRF routing, ACI Leaf & Spine switch fabric
• Showcase knowledge in multi-site ACI Data Center, data center Interconnectivity, Multi-pod and Multi-site design methodology and implementation
• Show knowledge of ACI IP fabric endpoint classification, categorization, naming and associated policies constructs for various scenarios
• Design, implement APIC, MSO and automating operations and management
• Implement Rest API, Ansible, Python, Curl and other relevant ACI automation tools
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Nexus 9k, 7K, 5K in NX-OS and ACI deployments
• Formulate and define systems scope and objectives based on user needs and a thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements
• Devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operation time, and form of desired results
• Includes analysis of business and user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper system requirements specifications
• Provide consultation on complex projects and is considered to be the top level contributor/specialist of most phases of systems analysis, while considering the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environment
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrate technical knowledge and consultative skills
• Perform tasks with no or minor supervision

Skills:

• 8 or more years of current Network Engineering experience required
• Strong knowledge of Routing Protocols (EIGRP, BGP, OSFP, Multicast)
• Strong knowledge of Cisco Switching Technology
• Strong knowledge of deployment of Cisco ACI technology
• Experience with day to day operations of Cisco ACI Fabric
• Experience with field deployment and configuration of network devices, must be hands-on
• Experience with zero touch deployment, automation, and monitoring of network devices is a plus
• Experience with Cisco Wireless Technology (deployment and support)
• Experience with Cisco SD-WAN technology and VRF routing (deployment and support)
• Experience with F5 LTM/GTM management
• Experience with Firewall Technologies (Cisco ASA or Palo Alto)
• Experience performing network traffic and protocol analysis using standard industry tools (Wireshark, tcpdump)
• Experience on working on networking tools (Solarwinds, Cisco Prime)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education:

• BS or BA degree, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent education, training or work experience required

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.