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SonSoft Inc.

Network Architect

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Chicago, IL, USA
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Chicago, IL, USA
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Design, implement, and migrate large enterprise and data center networks using Cisco Nexus/ACI/NX-OS, 6500/4500 VSS, and WAN routing (BGP/OSPF). Lead campus Wi‑Fi, security (ISE/NAC, firewalls, IDS/IPS), multicast, packet analysis, and produce Visio network design documentation. Client-facing role with project management and regular travel in a consulting environment.
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Company Description

Sonsoft , Inc. is a USA based corporation duly organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Georgia. Sonsoft Inc. is growing at a steady pace specializing in the fields of Software Development, Software Consultancy and Information Technology Enabled Services.

Job Description

  • At least 11 years of experience in technology consulting, enterprise architecture
  • Experience in Cisco DC networks like Cisco Nexus Switching, network security, internet connectivity/infrastructure design and DC network migration is must.
  • DC network design, implementation and migration compromising Cisco Nexus (ACI & NXOS), Cisco 6500 VSS, 4500 VSS solution components.
  • Certification: CCIE (Lab cleared) in Routing & Switching or Data Center.
  • Campus network design consisting of Cisco Nexus, Cisco 6500 VSS, 4500 VSS solution components and various other access switch layers.
  • Should have designed and implemented Wifi solution for the campus and multiple sites with access layer security like Cisco ISE / NAC etc.
  • Should have designed and implemented large Enterprise WAN network with BGP, OSPF routing protocols and routing devices like Cisco 7K+ and/or ASR series routers
  • Should have excellent skills in preparing network design documents based on Visio
  • Shoud have experience and awareness of perimeter security solutions like Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN solutions from OEMs like Cisco, Palo Alto, Checkpoint etc.
  • Have a high degree of competency in technical areas: Networking Protocols/Services like BGP, OSPF, IPSec, GRE, HSRP/VRRP, NAT/PAT, SNMP, MPLS, VPLS, QoS, STP, RSTP, 802.1Q, Port-Channel, Flex Link, SPAN, VLAN, VTP, 10GigE, GigE, 10/100 Ethernet, T1, DS3, SONET, GTM, LTM, DNS, and Application Firewalls.
  • Have a high degree of competency in Multicast technologies, Packet Analysis and Firewall configuration tools and Cisco Unified Communications
  • Exceptional communications capabilities, giving presentations, and speaking publicly. Must be approachable, a team player with a strong desire to continue learning and expanding their experience in a highly evolving technology focused environment. Possess strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience with project management
  • Experience and desire to work in a management consulting environment that requires regular travel
  • Ability to Connect and manage client.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
  • At least 11 years of experience in IT

Additional Information

** U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

Note:-

  1. This is a FULL TIME job oppurtunity.
  2. Only US CitizenGreen Card HolderGC-EADH4-EADL2-EADTN VIsa can apply.
  3. No OPT-EAD & H1-B for this position.
  4. Please mention your email id in your email or resume.

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