Senior Network Specialist

Job Title: Network SME

Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Contract Duration: 3 to 6 months

Hybrid or Remote: Hybrid 2-3 Days

Extreme Network and CATO

Key Responsibilities:

Minimum Experience of 8 years

Manage Cato network devices and Extreme switches APs

Design configure and deploy Extreme Networks solutions across enterprise environments

Provide expertlevel troubleshooting and support for Extreme Networks switches routers wireless access points and management platforms

Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to assess network requirements and deliver scalable solutions

Lead network upgrades migrations and integration projects

Develop and maintain documentation including network diagrams configuration standards and operational procedures

Conduct performance tuning capacity planning and proactive monitoring

Stay updated with the latest Extreme Networks technologies firmware updates and best practices

Train and mentor junior network engineers and support staff

Interface with Extreme Networks support and account teams for escalations and strategic planning

Required Skills Qualifications:

Strong knowledge and handon experience in configuring Cato network devices and Extreme switches APs

Strong understanding of Layer 2Layer 3 networking VLANs STP OSPF BGP QoS and multicast

Experience with Extreme Management Center XMC Fabric Connect and ExtremeCloud IQ

Certifications such as Extreme Certified Specialist ECS or Extreme Certified Expert ECE are highly desirable

Excellent problemsolving communication and documentation skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Experience in largescale enterprise or service provider environments

Familiarity with network automation and scripting Python Ansible

Knowledge of network security principles and integration with firewalls and NAC solutions

Skills:

Mandatory Skills : Cisco-sdn-network-administration,AWS Infra Services,Cisco DC/Branches Routers & Switches,Cisco Meraki / Velocloud,Cisco Wireless