KC Dave CDW - Extreme Networks

<p><strong>Position:</strong> Extreme Network Engineer / Architect & Lead SME</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong><br>Attached is an example of one of our qualified resumes for the <strong>Extreme Network Engineer</strong> position.</p><p>This opportunity is <strong>through a partner of mine, Enterprise Talent</strong>, who is an <strong>approved vendor of CDW</strong>. They reached out to ask if we had a resource capable of leading this engagement.</p><p>The role supports a <strong>$135M network migration project</strong> from <strong>Cisco to Extreme Networks</strong> for a large enterprise healthcare client. The engagement will start as a contract (6–12 months) with the potential for multi-year continuation.</p><p><strong>Details:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Location:</strong> Remote (CST time zone)</p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>Travel:</strong> Up to 4 weeks total (travel + expenses fully covered by client)</p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 6–12 months (with potential for extension)</p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>Commitment:</strong> Full-time, 40 hours per week</p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>Start:</strong> Contract with multi-year potential</p></li></ul><p><strong>Top Skills Required:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Senior-level <strong>Extreme Networks Routing & Switching (R&S)</strong> – both <strong>wired and wireless</strong></p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Experience leading <strong>large-scale Extreme migration projects</strong> (preferably from Cisco)</p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>Automation/Scripting</strong> experience (Python, Ansible, etc.) to streamline migration</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Some <strong>Palo Alto</strong> background preferred</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Hands-on support for approximately 6 months of staff augmentation</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Willingness to travel 1–2 times to Iowa during the project</p></li></ul><p style="text-align: start;"><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled <strong>Extreme Architect & Lead SME</strong> to drive the migration of an enterprise-grade Extreme Networks environment from Cisco infrastructure for a leading medical customer.</p><p>This role requires deep technical expertise in <strong>Extreme Networks</strong>, <strong>Cisco</strong>, and <strong>Layer 2 networking</strong>, with the ability to architect, design, and lead a complex migration project.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Lead the migration from Cisco to Extreme Networks with minimal disruption to mission-critical healthcare operations.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Architect and design <strong>Layer 2 extensions</strong> across data centers and remote sites.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Assess existing infrastructure and develop a comprehensive migration strategy.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Collaborate with network engineering teams to design, test, and implement migration plans.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Serve as the <strong>lead SME</strong> for all Extreme and Cisco networking solutions.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Develop and maintain technical documentation (HLDs, LLDs, migration runbooks, network diagrams).</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Ensure compliance with <strong>HIPAA, HITRUST</strong>, and other healthcare regulations.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Troubleshoot and resolve complex Layer 2 networking issues pre- and post-migration.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Mentor junior engineers and share best practices for Extreme and Cisco solutions.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Required Skills & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li><p>15+ years in network architecture, design, and engineering.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Deep expertise in <strong>Extreme Networks</strong> (Fabric Connect, VSP, XOS, etc.) and <strong>Cisco</strong> (Catalyst, Nexus, ACI).</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Proven success leading large <strong>Extreme-to-Cisco (or vice versa)</strong> migrations.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Strong understanding of <strong>Layer 2 technologies</strong> (VLANs, VXLAN, STP, EVPN, MPLS).</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Experience designing <strong>data center interconnects</strong> and Layer 2 extensions.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Automation/scripting experience (Python, Ansible) preferred.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Healthcare industry background highly desirable.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Excellent leadership and communication abilities.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Certifications:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Extreme Certified Specialist (ECS) or Extreme Certified Expert (ECE)</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Cisco CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise or Data Center)</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>ITIL, CISSP, or equivalent</p></li></ul><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><br><br>

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