job summary: Please contact Madison at madison.mcniffe@randstadusa.com Data Center Lead Engineer Onsite Position in Richardson, TX Plan, build and manage the existing footprint and expansion of all aspects of a data center including: - 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. Minimum Requirements: 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 Data Center Knowledge including Nexus Routing & Switching. experience in the following products / solutions: a. Cisco Nexus 2000, 3000, 5000, 7000, 9000. b. Catalyst 9000 switches c. ISR 4000 and 1000 routers d. ASA and Firepower Firewalls e. UCS server management Experience operating and troubleshooting complex networks with segmentation and virtualization. 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 1VMWare, ESXi and, vCenter, and VM networking as well as experience with Cisco AC location: Richardson, Texas job type: Contract salary: $53.64 - 63.64 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: No Degree Required responsibilities: Description: Job Title: Data Center Lead Engineer Work Location: Onsite Only Position in Richardson, TX . Building 9 (Remote Not Available). Max Bill Rate: 105 - Plan, build and manage the existing footprint and expansion of all aspects of a data center including: - 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. - Candidates must meet the minimum requirements outlined. - Minimum Requirements: ("Must have" Qualifications) 1. CCNP/CCIE Certification (R&S and/or DC) 2. 5+ years in Data Center Operations & Production Network Operation roles 3. 3+ years' experience with various Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, and Cisco network operating systems 4. goodData Center Knowledge including Nexus Routing & Switching. 5. goodexperience in the following products / solutions: a. Cisco Nexus 2000, 3000, 5000, 7000, 9000. b. Catalyst 9000 switches c. ISR 4000 and 1000 routers d. ASA and Firepower Firewalls e. UCS server management 6. Goodexperience operating and troubleshooting complex networks with segmentation and virtualization. 7. Goodexperience with implementing dynamic routing with OSPF, EIGRP and BGP 8. Experience with implementing client and site-to-site VPN solutions. 9. Experience with virtual machine networking with 10. VMWare, ESXi and, vCenter, and VM networking as well as experience with Cisco AC - Additional role, initiative and group information: Cisco Learning & Certifications (L&C) focuses on all aspects of training and certifications for IT Professionals. From E-Learning through to Instructor Led classes, L&C provide technical education anywhere, anytime across Cisco's portfolio of products and solutions, enabling the attainment of world-renowned certifications that give professionals instant credibility. ATTENTION SUPPLYING AGENCY: Please ensure that you provide attestation, on the Candidate profile, how each candidate can meet or exceed these requirements. Provide a Rating to attest to how Qualified the candidate is for the Skillset/Qualifications requirements outlined by the Cisco Manager. - Additional position requirements: - How long will you need this worker on assignment for this agreement? 18 Months. - Will there be any travel funding needed for this PO? No - Will you require any OT funding added to the PO for the quarter? Maybe - Can the worker(s) work remote? Or is this strictly an onsite position? Onsite ONLY Position in Richardson, TX . Building 9 (Remote Not Available). - Would you prefer your interviews to be via: Phone, Email, WebEx, Video or In Person? WebEx - Is Cisco experience a plus, a must, or not required? (Applies only in US/CAN/INDIA/CHINA) A MUST - Budget: - Do you have your budget approved by Finance? Yes - Do you have a BAN# approved - (if applicable to your BU) No **Please note** All positions must be sourced w/in the Cisco Rate Card scale. Should your budget exceed the rate card Maximum, a rate exception will be submitted to Cisco Procurement & will potentially require your VP's approval. 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