Senior Network Engineer – Cisco Infrastructure & Data Center Migration
VectorUSA · Torrance, CA · 4 wk ago
Information Technology$125k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Upgrade Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches to Cisco-recommended IOS-XE releases
- Apply standardized C9300 base configurations and templates
- Migrate existing port configurations from legacy switches to new Catalyst 9300 hardware
- Perform onsite switch replacements and execute maintenance-window cutovers
- Support migration of network connections from Cisco Nexus 5K environments to new Catalyst 9300 infrastructure
- Afford assistance with staging, validation, and deployment of network hardware
- Coordinate and execute network migration activities tied to approved Change Requests (CRs)
- Support Cisco ACI-connected uplink migration activities
- Troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity issues during implementation and post-cutover validation
- Work closely with internal engineering teams to ensure successful deployment and minimal operational impact
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on network engineering experience
- Strong expertise with:
- Cisco Catalyst 9300 (CAT9K) switches
- Cisco Nexus 5K platforms
- Cisco IOS-XE
- Cisco ACI environments
- Experience with:
- Enterprise switch refresh projects
- Network migrations and cutovers
- Data center networking
- Configuration migration and deployment
- Maintenance-window implementations
- Strong understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts
- Experience working within structured change management processes
- Ability to work onsite and support after-hours maintenance activities when required
Qualifications
- CCNP or CCIE certification preferred
- Experience with Cisco FEX environments preferred
- Previous enterprise data center migration experience preferred
- Experience supporting high-availability production networks preferred
Benefits
Starting at $125,000 per year, with the potential for a higher offer based on experience, certifications, and technical expertise.