Infrastructure Solutions Architect

IO Datasphere, Inc. has been providing project management, software development and IT staff augmentation services to our clients in the Midwest and throughout the U.S. since 1996. We are an approved vendor on contract to provide software development and IT staff augmentation services for the States of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. We also provide these services to businesses, as well as local and county governments, in the Midwest and nationwide.Our client is looking for an Infrastructure Solutions Architect to support the Enterprise network environment maintenance and upgrade. This includes working with the client’s engineering team to train/mentor/transfer knowledge of upgraded infrastructure.This position will be responsible for supporting the client’s Enterprise network upgrade, optimization and quality assurance for implementation and management of the Cisco network infrastructure. This position will also provide junior level staff with mentoring and transfer of knowledge. TasksAssist in developing solutions to existing and upcoming technical problems.Install, upgrade and maintain DNA Center/Catalyst Center.Upgrade and maintain Catalyst Switches using DNA Center/Catalyst Center.Configuration updates to Catalyst Switches using DNA Center/Catalyst Center.Troubleshooting with ISE, maintaining and troubleshooting endpoints.Assist with supporting infrastructure solutions to existing or upcoming technical needs or problems.Implementation and support of data center network solutions.Analyze, assist with design, document, and migrations.Cisco router and data switch configuration, installation, and support.Develop remediation plans for security issues identified by vulnerability assessments or penetration tests.Monitor, upgrade, troubleshooting and maintenance for the network infrastructure.Working with the client’s Network Services managers and Data Center Infrastructure Services staff.Identify and prioritize critical business functions in collaboration with organizational stakeholders.Consult with vendor product specialists, independent research organizations, on-site support engineers on best-fit technologies to ensure compliance to department policies & standards and technology roadmap.Communicate complex technical concepts to individuals of various technical ability.Plan and develop support processes that adhere to best practices (ITIL).Provide support with performance analysis & troubleshooting.Provide direct support to technical and non-technical entities to define requirements and deliver solutions to meet organizational needs including new environment deployment, upgrades, performance tuning, testing and disaster recovery.Provide support and subject matter expertise with respect to adherence to best practice security framework controls and other industry-based regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., NIST 800-37, 800-53, 800-171, 800-204, 800-207, CIS, PCI, IRS-Pub 1075, CJIS, and related).Build and maintain relationships across organizational teams.Provide resolution of conflicts, connectivity, and security issues.Prepare information for presentations.Mentor staff on tips, techniques and best practices to be utilized for the infrastructure environment.Mentoring, coaching, coordinating, and consulting with fellow systems administrators and architects within client departments/agencies and other teams that interface with the enterprise networking environments.End-to-end facilitation, validation, and roll out of new technologies for enterprise network. Must keep current with new and emerging theories, regulations, standards, technologies, and practices in tools, software, networking, operating systems, and hardware for needs of the client. Will assist daily support, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Ability to independently perform a wide variety of complicated tasks.Good communication skills.High degree of creativity and latitude.High degree of technical skill, initiative and creativity.NOTE: Local candidates only. Candidates must be located within 1.5 hours of Lansing at time of submission. Relocation is not allowed. Resource will be working a hybrid schedule. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week. Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid – 2 days/week in-office)Contract: 1 year Skills Required:5+ years – Experience in Cisco Nexus & Catalyst5+ years - Experience with Cisco Catalyst products, Unified Computing Systems. 5+ years - Experience with Cisco ISE and troubleshooting. 5+ years - Experience and expertise in Cisco Catalyst Center/ DNA Center, Enterprise networking and operational system fundamentals.Certified Cisco Network Professional (CCNP) certificate.Skills Desired – A plus to have:Enterprise Network Automation, DNA Center/ Catalyst Center experience.Cisco ISE, troubleshooting and maintenance experience.Experience remediating security issues identified by vulnerability assessments or penetration tests.Experience mentoring junior engineers.Standard concepts, practices, and procedures specifically related to Cisco Enterprise network support experience.***Rate depends on experience *** Local candidates preferred, not mandatory*** Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are not sponsoring H1B candidates at this time.*** Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position. This includes H1B visa candidates and therefore your company must be the visa sponsor.Please submit your resume by using the "URL" below