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The Information & Technology Services department is looking for a Senior Network Engineer who can come in strong and help lead the charge with a dedicated team of like-minded individuals. This is a pure Cisco shop dedicated to building the best and most secure software defined network using Cisco DNAC, Identity Service Engine (ISE), Cisco Secure Firewall, Cisco ACI and StealthWatch. We have a large campus presence and extensions to the cloud using AWS and Azure.

The selected candidate will need a strong background in Cisco DNAC, ISE and Firewalls, and very strong routing/switching skills. Background with Cisco ACI, Cisco Secure Analytics (formerly StealthWatch), Cisco WLC's, and Cisco VOIP technologies would be great, but not a requirement. However, be prepared to add these to your list of skills as this will be your opportunity to master these technologies and more. You won't be restricted in your opportunities to learn “any and all” of these technologies. Enjoy a flexible telecommuting schedule (3 days remote, 2 days on-site) as you design and configure network infrastructure with the following in mind:

Essential Functions:

• Designs, configures, Implements and supports a Cisco based Software Defined Network based on Cisco DNA Center and Cisco 9000 series switches that utilizes 802.1x port authentication and Security Group Tags to restrict traffic intra VRF and inter VRF. Intent based network design and software image management.
• Designs, configures, Implements and supports Cisco’s Identity Service Engine (ISE) in Its role of AAA authentication for VPN, 802.1x authentication (radius), and TACACS+ for management plane access to switches, servers and appliances that make up the network infrastructure.
• Heavy security focus from edge to device. Utilizing best practices in firewall technologies and responsive SIEM implementations utilizing SolarWinds and Cisco Secure Analytics (formerly StealthWatch).
• Implement best practices across all facets of networking, routing, switching, WAN technologies and security.
• Designs, configures, Implements and supports Cisco’s ACI (application centric infrastructure) Data Center consisting of APIC controllers and various Nexus 9000 series switches that comprise a multi-pod, redundant data center design.
• Manage new projects and terminals, consisting of design review, configuration and implementation of changes to the network to accommodate an ever-changing landscape.
• Designs, configures, Implements and supports Cisco’s Secure Firewall technology. This consists of “on-prem” Firepower Management Center, 9300 Firepower Management Chassis, 4100 Firepower Management Chassis, physical and virtual FTD Secure Firewalls, and ASA Firewalls.

Competencies

• Customer & Personal Service: Provides assistance and support to internal and external stakeholders on a diverse and specialized range of IT related functions with a timely, friendly, and welcoming demeanor.
• Critical Evaluation: Ability to exercise independent discretion and judgment to analyze and define a problem, evaluate alternative solutions, and identify an optimal solution; listens and clarifies information as needed.
• Leveraging Technology: Proficient in wired, wireless, local and area wide network systems.
• Communication: Effectively exchange information with stakeholders through various avenues, including but not limited to verbal, written, facilitation, and persuasion.
• Judgement & Decision Making: Ability to use appropriate judgement and confidentiality in selecting procedures, conducting transactions with other departments, vendors and the public and solving non-routine problems based on experience-based knowledge.
• Project Coordination: Ability to determine appropriate measures to achieve project goals and prioritize the measures; able to fully engage project participants to deliver an acceptable result in the time allocated.

Requirements

Required Education, Training and Experience:

• Equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in networking, Information Technology and associated systems, or security systems of which one year of experience was serving in a project lead or supervisory capacity over complex technical assignments.
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in computer science, management information systems or a closely related field, or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

CCNA, CCNP (Routing & Switching), CCNP (Security), CCIE (Routing & Switching) and CCIE (Security), VCP (VMWare Certified Professional).

The hiring salary for Senior Network Engineer position is $140,000.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation.

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The salary range for Senior Network Engineer : $94,337 - $150,939.