- Manage the on-site lab exam environment, including candidate check-in, briefing, and continuous monitoring to enforce exam rules and security protocols.
- Ensure no unauthorized materials are brought into the exam and maintain compliance with Cisco’s exam policies.
- Provide clarifications on exam instructions without offering technical assistance to candidates.
- Address technical or logistical issues during exams, coordinating with support teams as necessary.
- Design, deploy, and maintain data center infrastructure components such as servers, storage systems, network devices (routers, switches, firewalls), and application delivery controllers.
- Manage network infrastructure interconnecting physical and virtual servers, storage, and external networks.
- Implement and monitor network security appliances, including firewalls and intrusion prevention systems, to safeguard data center security.
- Oversee power, cooling, ventilation, fire suppression, and backup systems to ensure optimal data center operations.
- Monitor and optimize data center performance, availability, and capacity planning to meet evolving business requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support AI, machine learning, and cloud workloads demanding high compute and storage resources.
- Implement automation and telemetry tools to enhance operational efficiency and enable proactive maintenance.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies governing data center security and operations.
- Provide expert technical support and troubleshooting for data center hardware and software issues.
- Participate in data center modernization initiatives aimed at improving scalability, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
- Availability to travel to administer CCIE Mobile Lab events 1 week per month.
salary: $112,000 - $132,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
Skills/Education:
- Must hold CCIE certification in Enterprise Infrastructure, Data Center, or Security, with strong knowledge of Cisco networking technologies.
- Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with candidates and Cisco teams.
- Ability to manage high-pressure situations calmly and professionally.
- Possess AI skills, with knowledge and understanding of Agentic AI framework.
- Experience in solution design, network architecture, and customer engagement.
- In-depth knowledge of Cisco networking technologies, data center architecture, and virtualization platforms.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco UCS servers, Nexus switches, and Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI).
- Familiarity with data center power, cooling, and physical infrastructure management best practices.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and data protection within data center environments.
- Proficiency with automation, telemetry, and monitoring tools to optimize data center operations.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and adapt to rapidly evolving technology trends.
- Solid knowledge of Linux system administration and troubleshooting.
- Docker, Kubernetes, Generative AI and Agent autonomous system integration
Skills
Qualifications
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