Network Engineer/Admin

TITLE: Network Engineers

MUST HAVES: 

1. Can you describe your recent experience with Cisco switch refresh projects? What specific models of switches/routers have you worked with (e.g., Cisco 9300, 9410, 9500, 9606)?
2. What is the largest switch/router refresh project you’ve managed, and how many devices were involved?
3. How do you typically prepare for a switch refresh, and what steps do you take to minimize downtime during cutovers?
4. Can you explain a challenging scenario where you had to configure OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) in a switch refresh? How did you address any issues?
5. Tell us about your experience working with Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). How do you ensure it’s configured correctly during switch replacements to prevent network loops?
6. What is your approach to troubleshooting issues that arise during the cutover phase? Can you provide a time where you solved a technical problem under a time constraint?
7. Have you worked in a role with a similar on/off night shift schedule? How do you handle the physical and mental demands of working alternating night shifts?
8. Can you give an example of a multi-site network upgrade you’ve worked on? How did you coordinate between different sites and ensure all necessary prep work was completed ahead of time?

JOB DESCRIPTION:

•             5 to 10 years as a Network Engineer.  MUST have current Cisco Switch refresh experience.

•             Layer 3 switching, strong OSPF and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) are must haves for the switch refresh project.  

•             This is a Cisco Switch/Router refresh position for Hospital locations swapping out 10 to 12 year old switches/routers then configuring and installing new ones ( Cisco 9300's, 9410's, 9500's, 9606 core switches).

•             This Network Engineer will have two Technician's that work with him/her. 

•             Cutovers for hardware refresh starts around 5pm, 7pm or maybe 9pm based on location.  Usually 5 hours long.  Manager said, moving 1 port at a time takes a while.

•             You'll work 1 night on/off and another Network Engineer will work the next night with 2 Technicians. 

•             During the day or night you'll do prep work for the next site you'll go to.

Items Required to be completed:

•             New Sites/Circuits: to be brought up and integrated

•             Upgrade all ports for 9100 series AP’s to 5G throughout enterprise

•             DNAC Essentials upgrade to Advantage License - @ 75 switches.

•             Switch port speed limitation - network wide.

•             Research and planning 4 uplinks per chassis at CS

•             Upgrade IOS on 100+ switches to support Cisco SDA

•             Help with LAN Refreshes to get these completed by May 1st, 2025

o             Both at CS and HH (L3 migrations)