Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior ACI Network Engineer in San Jose, CA.

Summary:
The Senior ACI Network Engineer will be responsible to design, implement, maintain, and support Clients growing network infrastructure. This position will be part of a team that is responsible for designing and developing scalable, maintainable, highly available network architectures that meet business objectives and SLAs.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Assist in building out a new ACI network fabric running on Sonic OS


• Design, configure, and deploy Cisco 8K Series Routers


• Research, evaluate, design, implement, and maintain system and product solutions, applying knowledge of (ACI) engineering principles


• Provide Tier lll technical support for ACI technologies


• As a Senior ACI Network Engineer, you will automate and perform daily operational duties supporting the Data Center Application Centric Infrastructure


• Develop and maintain advanced functional knowledge of evolving IT engineering industry technologies/competition, concepts, and trends

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience


• 8+ years of experience


• Expertise configuring Nexus switches


• Experience implementing, troubleshooting, and automating ACI solutions


• Tier lll escalation support experience in a Data Center environment


• Experience working with Cisco 8K Series Routers - 8100, 8200, 8600, 8800


• Expert executing basic Network Routing Protocols like OSPF, BGP and working knowledge of IS-IS (Integrated Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System) for ACI routing


• Knowledge of VLAN or MACsec (Media Access Control security)


• Solid understanding of the Data Center industry, products, and protocols


• Advanced verbal and written communication skills


• Effective organizational, planning and time management skills

Nice to have:

• CCNP or CCIE Certification


• Experience with SONiC OS or other open-source network operating systems


• Working knowledge of SAI (Switch Abstraction Interface)


• SONiC and SAI: SAI (Switch Abstraction Interface) defines generic, object-based CRUD APIs for switching silicon configuration and monitoring; Sonic is an open-source network operating system based on Linux; From a high-level perspective, SONiC architecture consists of a bunch of networking applications that run independently in dedicated Docker containers that use Redis as an information source that shares about configuration and the system's current state

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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