Network SME Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Network SME Engineer for a Contract with a client in Alpharetta, GA/ New York City, NY. This role requires hands‑on expertise in BGP/OSPF troubleshooting and overseeing end‑to‑end network communication and migration activities.

Rate Range: $80/hour to $83/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Network SME Engineer Job Responsibilities Include

• Design and implement advanced Campus, Data Center, and Cloud network solutions leveraging IPV4/IPV6 architectures.
• Troubleshoot complex routing and switching issues involving BGP, OSPF, multicast, and overlay technologies across multi‑vendor platforms.
• Analyze communication scenarios between end and edge devices and lead testing for data gathering, aggregation, and analytics workflows.
• Drive large‑scale network migrations, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless integration of new technologies.
• Provide expert guidance on Cisco platforms (ISR/ASR/Catalyst/Nexus) and maintain high‑availability network performance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance network security and authentication mechanisms using Cisco ISE, TACACS, and related services.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 12 years of hands‑on experience in enterprise networking environments.
• Mandatory Cisco CCIE Lab Certification in Routing & Switching or Service Provider.
• Deep expertise in advanced routing and switching, including strong proficiency in BGP, OSPF, IPV4/IPV6, and complex network troubleshooting.
  
  

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Gopal.Gupta@akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $80.00 to $83.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
  
  

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.