Associate Technical Consultant, Network/Security

Computer Design & Integration (CDI LLC), an AHEAD Company is an award-winning, nationally recognized organization that architects, deploys, and manages multiplatform hybrid IT solutions, including traditional IT, public, private and hybrid clouds. Recognized since 2000 as one of the top 500 IT solution providers in the United States, CDI LLC’s strategic differentiation is its commitment to understanding its clients’ business processes while continuously ensuring the advancement of their corporate strategies with the integration of best-of-breed technology solutions. CDI LLC continues to evolve and grow in a time of transformation within the IT industry, the rate of change is exponential, and the complexity of customer's requirements is growing at a similar rate. There are few companies that can compete in this environment and CDI LLC's goal is to be the best of the best.

Associate Technical Consultant, Network/Security

Primary Responsibilities:

· As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for building, configuring, troubleshooting and technical analysis of the customer’s networks.

· Work directly with CDI and customer’s technical staff to gather technical requirements needed to design and implement LAN WAN communication.

· Provides design, installation, technical support, upgrades and optimization of various network communications and systems.

· Provide knowledge transfer to the customer.

· Performs customer support activities for data communications equipment and networking system products.

· Updates the Practice Manager on scheduling and project status.

· Engages in continuous learning to stay abreast on new and emerging technologies. This includes obtaining vendor-related certifications (Associate/Professional level certification preferred – CCNP, CCDP, or similar), to enhance professional development and our corporate standing with our vendors.

Basic Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1-3 years of experience is required in the following areas:

· Basic understanding and experience with Linux OS and fundamentals

· Basic understanding and experience working with scripting languages (Python) and API’s

· TCP / IP networking and Ethernet technologies.

· Experience with LAN / WAN topologies including MPLS and DMVPN

· Experience with Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches, Meraki and ASR/ISR routers

· Experience with routing protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP

· Excellent verbal and written skills and ability to document work.

· Proficient skills in Visio and Microsoft Office

· Experience with Cisco FTD, Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls a plus

Requirements:

- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience

- CCNA certification or equivalent work experience

Compensation

$60,000 - 85,000 USD Annual