Contract Cisco ACI Engineer
MUST be local to New York City, Hybrid, 2 days each month onsite
Technical Skillset Must-Haves:
- In-depth experience with Cisco routing, switching, and datacenter technologies:
- Proficient in designing, deploying, and troubleshooting Cisco solutions, including Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) and Cisco Nexus platforms.
Experience with Fortinet firewalls:
- Strong expertise in configuring and managing Fortinet firewalls to enforce security policies and protect network infrastructure.
- Working knowledge of Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine):
- Experience using Cisco ISE for network access control, policy enforcement, and secure authentication in complex environments.
Technical Skillset Preferences (Highly Desired):
- In-depth experience with F5 load balancing (LTM/GTM) and DNS-based solutions:
- Proficient in F5 load balancing (LTM/GTM) for optimizing network traffic, and experienced with DNS-based solutions such as BlueCat or Infoblox to manage IP address and DNS services.
Experience with a micro-segmentation solution:
- Knowledgeable in micro-segmentation technologies for isolating workloads and enhancing security within a data center environment.
Additional Experience:
- Investment Banking Environment:Extensive experience working in an investment banking or financial services environment, managing and securing highly sensitive data, optimizing network performance, and ensuring compliance with strict industry regulations. Skilled in supporting high-frequency trading systems, low-latency networking, and addressing the unique challenges of financial institutions' IT infrastructure.