Akkodis is seeking a –“Data Center Lead Engineer” for a Contract position with a client located Richardson, TX.
Pay Range: $60-$70/hr. (The rate/salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.).
Who You Are:
You are a self-starter who requires little guidance to achieve the goals of complex data center projects. You will have
deep and multifaceted technical expertise and enjoy working on a team and mentoring others. You see the big picture
even when analyzing multiple sophisticated factors under pressure, having an eye and a passion for the details. You
have excellent verbal and written skills and hold yourself to high standards in your results and communication.
• CCNP/CCIE Certification (R&S and/or DC)
• 5+ years in Data Center Operations & Production Network Operation roles
• 3+ years’ experience with various Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, and Cisco network operating systems
• Strong Data Center Knowledge including Nexus Routing & Switching.
• Strong experience in the following products / solutions:
o Cisco Nexus 2000, 3000, 5000, 7000, 9000.
o Catalyst 9000 switches
o ISR 4000 and 1000 routers
o ASA and Firepower Firewalls
o UCS server management
• Strong experience operating and troubleshooting complex networks with segmentation and virtualization.
• Strong experience with implementing dynamic routing with OSPF, EIGRP and BGP
• Experience with implementing client and site-to-site VPN solutions.
• Experience with virtual machine networking with VMWare
• VMWare, ESXi, vCenter, and VM configuration, and operation
• Experience with Cisco ACI, DNA and automation with Ansible and Python.
You will be able to:
• Senior network/security engineer level skills, able to manage core routers, switches, firewalls, etc
• Plan, build and manage the existing footprint and expansion of all aspects of a data center including:
• Power, cooling, and equipment air flow management
• Rack, Infrastructure, Cable Design & Management
• Device Network & IP Management
• Issue Resolution Management of Infrastructure & Network
• Asset Management
• Capacity Management
• Vendor Management
• Compliance Management
• Data Center Policy Compliance
• Dedicated to maintaining a Source of truth for the network through our NetOps Tooling
• Generate first rate technical documentation of new, existing, evolving data center and network implementation.
• Own high and low visibility issues and be accountable for resolving them.
• Troubleshoot & resolve incidents, providing excellent levels of clear communication.
• Innovate - Identify and lead continuous improvement of systems, tools, and processes.
Combined with the skills to:
• Boldly prioritize and fully complete projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams effectively.
• Mentor new or less experienced team members.
• Communicate professionally and prudently to all internal and external partners.
• Clearly articulate project status or challenges to leadership.
• With an ability to work in a hybrid environment on a distributed team using collaboration tools to stay connected.
Who You will work with
You will work as part of the L&C Data Center Operations Team, which plans, operates, and maintains the L&C Data
Center footprint globally, catering to tens of thousands of lab requests per year.
You will also work with the wider L&C team to support IT professionals learning and training needs in outstanding
ways. We provide world class training, community outreach, educational events, technical documentation, and
hands-on learning across all of Cisco’s portfolio of solutions. We are passionate about education, learning and
improving careers!
You will also work closely with Cisco product teams across the entire Cisco portfolio - including Networking, Security,
Data Center, Collaboration, and Applications. Safe to say, you won’t always be in a Data Center, though you’ll feel
right at home in one
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an 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. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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· The California Fair Chance Act
· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance