Cisco Subject Matter Expert (Cisco UCS / VMware)
Job Number: 26-01360
Job Number: 26-01360
Use your skills where innovative technology solutions begin. ECLARO is looking for a Cisco Subject Matter Expert (Cisco UCS / VMware) for our client in Bridgewater, NJ.
ECLARO’s client is a leading technology solutions provider, collaborating with customers to manage their needs and achieve success in their business goals. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!
Position Overview:
- Seeking a Senior Cisco Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the implementation of Private VLAN (PVLAN) segmentation within a Cisco UCS and VMware environment.
- This consultant will work directly with engineering team to validate architecture, assist with implementation, troubleshoot technical challenges, and provide guidance for PCI-compliant network segmentation.
- The consultant will focus on the initial implementation and knowledge transfer, enabling Telecommunication's internal engineering team to complete the remaining deployment activities.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze the existing Cisco UCS networking architecture.
- Design and implement Private VLAN (PVLAN) configurations.
- Evaluate Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect limitations and recommend supported solutions.
- Configure VMware Distributed Switches (VDS) for Private VLAN implementation.
- Collaborate with Telecommunication engineers to establish PCI-compliant network segmentation.
- Troubleshoot Layer 2 networking, VLAN, and switching issues.
- Assist with implementation across multiple PCI domains.
- Document configuration recommendations and best practices.
- Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to Telecommunication engineering teams.
Required Skills:
- 8+ years of Cisco enterprise networking experience.
- Expert-level Cisco UCS experience.
- Strong Cisco Nexus switching experience.
- Advanced knowledge of VLANs, Private VLANs (PVLAN), trunking, and Layer 2 networking.
- VMware vSphere and VMware Distributed Switch (VDS) experience.
- Experience supporting enterprise data center environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and architecture skills.
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PCI-compliant networking experience.
- Multi-tenant data center experience.
- Cisco CCNP Enterprise or CCIE certification.
- VMware VCP certification.
- Experience performing architecture reviews and mentoring engineering teams.
Pay Rate: $85 - $90 / Hour
If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
- Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
- Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO
If interested, you may contact:
Lea Enriquez
leafer.enriquez@eclaro.com
646-695-2941
Lea Enriquez | LinkedIn
Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.
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