Senior Solution Architect - Austin TX Job Austin area,Texas USA,IT/Tech

Position: Senior Solution Architect - Austin TX / 1 Month Contract

Senior Solution Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Senior Solution Architect. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex network infrastructure, including Dell Data Center switches, and ensuring seamless integration with other systems.

Expected Skillset - Required

Resident that can assist in helping with HW deployment activities
Networking knowledge for the following:
- Meracki switches
- Palo firewalls
- Vast knowledge in networking and firewall protection

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 Smart Fabric 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 Power Switch 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 Smart Fabric 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

Key Responsibilities

Configure and manage Dell Data Center switches with Layer 2 uplinks in Full switch and Smart Fabric Services modes
Install and configure system software on Dell Data Center switches
Understand and apply concepts and features of Dell EMC Power Switch, including Smart Fabric 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 Smart Fabric 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