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Network Solutions Architect - Cisco Meraki / Palo Alto Networks

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This role is on-site in Austin, TX, and will assist with hardware deployment activities. It is slated as a short-term contract with the possibility of extension.

We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex network infrastructure, including Dell Data Center switches, and ensuring seamless integration with other systems.

Must have experience with the following:

Cisco Meraki switches

Palo Alto firewalls

Vast knowledge in networking and firewall protection

Key Responsibilities

Configure and manage Dell Data Center switches with Layer 2 uplinks in Full switch and SmartFabric Services modes

Install and configure system software on Dell Data Center switches

Understand and apply concepts and features of Dell EMC PowerSwitch, including SmartFabric OS10

Explain Layer 2 constructs and protocols, including LAG, VLT, Spanning Tree, and recognize Layer 3 constructs and protocols, including OSPF, BGP, IPv6, VRRP, and ACL

Troubleshoot Dell Data Center switches using the CLI and ONIE

Manage and configure Dell Data Center switches, including management interface configuration, switch access, and license management

Install, upgrade, and troubleshoot OS10 on Dell Data Center switches

Configure and manage virtual LANs (VLANs), spanning tree protocols (STP), link aggregation groups (LAG/LACP), and discovery protocols (LLDP)

Implement and manage SmartFabric Services (SFS) and basic routing

Apply quality of service (QoS) and layer 3 multicast

Stay up-to-date with the latest networking documentation, procedures, and tools, including deployment guides, interoperability guides, configuration guides, best practices guides, and architecture overviews

Must-Haves:

Strong knowledge of Dell Data Center switches, including configuration, management, and troubleshooting

Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, including LAG, VLT, Spanning Tree, OSPF, BGP, IPv6, VRRP, and ACL

Familiarity with SmartFabric OS10 and its CLI

Experience with ONIE and its operations

Strong understanding of Linux commands and their functions

Ability to download, boot, install, and update ONIE

Knowledge of Dell EMC PowerSwitch concepts and features

Experience with management interface configuration, switch access, and license management

Strong troubleshooting skills using the CLI

Ability to apply quality of service (QoS) and layer 3 multicast

Strong understanding of virtual LANs (VLANs), spanning tree protocols (STP), link aggregation groups (LAG/LACP), and discovery protocols (LLDP)

Experience with SmartFabric Services (SFS) and basic routing

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures and guidelines

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively