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

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