Technical Lead Engineer
Required Skills
- Proficiency with the design, implementation, and configuration of Cisco networking technologies inclusive of data Center switching, access layer switching, and Access and Identity tools such as Cisco Client.
- Current Enterprise Cisco Catalyst switches; Cisco ISR/Catalyst routers; Switching and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP); TCP/IP; DNS; VLANs; VPNs; QoS; VXLAN; Underlay and Overlay networks; IPSEC; RADIUS; two-factor and single sign-on authentication.
- Extensive experience in initiating and leading consultative network projects & initiatives
- Excellent consultative skills in addressing networking and security challenges.
- Strong project management skills (scope, schedule, & cost)
- Excellent written, presentation, whiteboarding, and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Receptive listening skills, with the ability to present ideas in a clear, concise fashion to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent situational leadership and timely decision-making skills
- Ability to work effectively within all levels of an organization (internally & externally)
- Ability to work both individually and in a team environment.
- Must be results-driven with a strong sense of urgency.
- Attention to detail and follow-up skills are critical.
- Strong trusted advisor, coaching, & mentorship skills
Preferred Skills:
- Minimum 5+ years' experience in consulting services
- Cisco (Nexus, Catalyst, Client, wireless)
- AWS / Azure / Network & Security Knowledge
Qualifications
- Bachelor's, Technical degree, or related work experience (Network Engineering / Computer Science)
- Minimum 8-10 years of technical experience with increasing responsibility
- Minimum 5 years of experience consulting, designing, implementing, and integrating Cisco Networking technologies.
- Preferred Certifications:
- Cisco - CCNP or CCIE