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Title: Network Engineer with Cisco Switch Refresh Experience (Onsite)

Location: Los Angeles & Pasadena, CA (only local Candidates)

Duration: 8-12 Months

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Job Description:

MUST HAVES:

• Can you describe your recent experience with Cisco switch refresh projects? What specific models of switches/routers have you worked with (e.g., Cisco 9300, 9410, 9500, 9606)?
• What is the largest switch/router refresh project you've managed, and how many devices were involved?
• How do you typically prepare for a switch refresh, and what steps do you take to minimize downtime during cutovers?
• Can you explain a challenging scenario where you had to configure OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) in a switch refresh? How did you address any issues?
• Tell us about your experience working with Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). How do you ensure it's configured correctly during switch replacements to prevent network loops?
• What is your approach to troubleshooting issues that arise during the cutover phase? Can you provide a time where you solved a technical problem under a time constraint?
• Have you worked in a role with a similar on/off night shift schedule? How do you handle the physical and mental demands of working alternating night shifts?
• Can you give an example of a multi-site network upgrade you've worked on? How did you coordinate between different sites and ensure all necessary prep work was completed ahead of time?

DESCRIPTION:

• 5 to 10 years as a Network Engineer. MUST have current Cisco Switch refresh experience.
• Layer 3 switching, strong OSPF and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) are must haves for the switch refresh project.
• This is a Cisco Switch/Router refresh position for Hospital locations swapping out 10 to 12 year old switches/routers then configuring and installing new ones ( Cisco 9300's, 9410's, 9500's, 9606 core switches).
• This Network Engineer will have two Technician's that work with him/her.
• Cutovers for hardware refresh starts around 5pm, 7pm or maybe 9pm based on location. Usually 5 hours long. Manager said, moving 1 port at a time takes a while.
• You'll work 1 night on/off and another Network Engineer will work the next night with 2 Technicians.
• During the day or night you'll do prep work for the next site you'll go to.

Items Required to be completed:

• New Sites/Circuits: to be brought up and integrated
• Upgrade all ports for 9100 series AP's to 5G throughout enterprise
• DNAC Essentials upgrade to Advantage License - @ 75 switches.
• Switch port speed limitation - network wide.
• Research and planning 4 uplinks per chassis at CS
• Upgrade IOS on 100+ switches to support Cisco SDA
• Help with LAN Refreshes to get these completed by May 1 st , 2025
  • Both at CS and HH (L3 migrations)

If you are interested, please share your updated resume and suggest the best number & time to connect with you.

Thanks & Regards,

Himanshu Gupta

US IT RECRUITER, DMS VISIONS INC

(972) 433-0229 Ext-104 | (470) 467-9946| dmsvisions.com

himanshu@dmsvisions.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/himanshu-gupta-1888a1207

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