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Network Security Vulnerability Remediation Engineer

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support a critical project aimed at addressing and remediating identified security vulnerabilities in network devices. The candidate will play a key role in ensuring timely and effective resolution of these vulnerabilities based on an aggressive timeline. The candidate may also be assigned to other projects and tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Critical Systems Identification: Identify and document critical systems and users connected to network devices assess the service impacts of required remediation actions and collaborate with the project manager to create a change plan accordingly.
• Code Upgrades: Perform code upgrades on network devices (e.g. IOS IOS XE NXOS IOS XR) ensuring that all devices are running the latest supported versions.
• Configuration Migration: Facilitate required changes to migrate configurations among different network operating systems (e.g. IOS IOS XE NXOS IOS XR) and manage the transition of network connections between legacy and new network hardware ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
• Pre and Post Checks: Conduct thorough pre and post checks on network devices to validate functionality and performance before and after upgrades.
• Onsite Troubleshooting: Provide onsite support for troubleshooting and resolving issues during the upgrade process. This includes console access to devices and performing necessary recovery steps.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of all remediation activities including pre and post checks upgrade processes and issue resolution.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Cisco Network Devices: Extensive experience with Cisco network device code upgrades and remediation processes.
• Technical Documentation: Proficiency in creating and managing detailed technical documentation.
• Device Checks: Experience with pre and post upgrade checks on network devices.
• System Identification: Ability to identify and document critical systems and users based on MAC and IP addresses. Proficiency in configuring and using network telemetric and diagnostic tools.
• Onsite Support: Capable of providing onsite support including troubleshooting console access and recovery procedures

Qualifications:

• 5 years or equivalent experience with Cisco network device upgrades and vulnerability remediation in a large enterprise network .
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to travel onsite as needed for troubleshooting and issue resolution.

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