CCIE-Level Cisco Network Engineering

This is a remote position.

Location

Remote

Engagement Type

Project-based Assignment; B2B Contract (Outside IR35)

Duration

6 months with auto renew

Timezone

CET ± 3 hours

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One of our clients in the IT services industry is looking for a CCIE-Level Cisco Network Engineering Consultant who will act as a peer-level reviewer, a critical incident surgeon, and a trusted advisor. He/she provides clarity, direction, and resolution.

Key Deliverables

• Serve as the final technical authority during critical incidents where standard escalations have proven ineffective.
• Lead deep-dive forensic analyses to identify root cause and provide immediate workarounds or permanent fixes.
• Utilize advanced debugging and packet analysis to isolate complex network anomalies.
• Provide real-time technical intervention to restore service availability during major outages.
• Conduct independent, peer-level reviews of proposed architectural changes, capacity upgrades, and new site deployments.
• Identify hidden risks, single points of failure, and configuration vulnerabilities in proposed network designs.
• Provide a "Red Team" perspective on network changes to ensure they meet the highest standards of stability and performance.
• Validate complex route redistribution strategies, BGP policy implementations, and high-availability designs prior to production deployment.
• Provide expert guidance on lifecycle management, technology roadmaps, and hardware/software selections.
• Assist in the technical evaluation of new Cisco platforms (e.g., Catalyst 9000 series, Nexus 9k) to ensure compatibility and optimal configuration.
• Advise leadership on high-risk technical decisions, translating complex network issues into clear business impact assessments.
• Contribute to the development of network standards, best practices, and operational runbooks.
• Guide internal engineering teams through complex resolution processes to facilitate knowledge transfer during engagements.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and provide detailed root-cause analysis reports.
• Recommend proactive measures and architectural improvements to prevent recurrence of critical incidents.

Requirements

Ideal Profile

• Active CCIE Certification (Enterprise Infrastructure or Routing & Switching) is mandatory.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical, and global Cisco environments.
• Demonstrable experience supporting mission-critical Cisco environments with thousands of users and multiple data centers.
• Proven track record of successfully resolving complex, multi-vendor network incidents at the highest technical level.
• Expert-level command of OSPF (multi-area, LSA types, summarization) and EIGRP.
• Advanced BGP configuration, policy-based routing, route filtering, AS-Path manipulation, and complex route redistribution strategies.
• Deep understanding of MPLS L3VPNs, L2VPNs, and/or Segment Routing (SR-MPLS) is highly desirable.
• Advanced design and troubleshooting of VSS (Virtual Switching System) and StackWise Virtual.
• Expert knowledge of stateful failover mechanisms, NSF (Non-Stop Forwarding), and graceful restart.
• In-depth knowledge of campus and data center switching architectures, spanning-tree optimization, VLAN design, and QoS implementations.
• Familiarity with VXLAN, EVPN, and Cisco ACI is considered a strong asset.
• Demonstrated ability to function clearly and effectively during high-stakes, high-pressure outages.
• Ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical executives (CTO, CIO) in clear business terms.
• Must be able to respond to selective engagement requests with urgency (specific SLA for response to activation required).
• Ability to operate autonomously, providing unbiased, peer-level analysis without reliance on vendor scripts.

Why Partner with Us?

Clear scope with no ambiguity over deliverables.

Opportunity for repeat engagements based on performance.

Selection Process

• Proposal Submission

o Submit your professional profile/CV by applying on the role.

• Business Alignment Call

o 30-min virtual discussion with Human Capital Consultant to review scope

• Verification

o Opportunity to complete Castille Vetting (background/compliance checks)

• Client Skills Review

o Direct interview with end client to discuss project specifics

o Project-specific technical assessment (if required)

Ongoing Business Support

Access to CX guidance and market insights through our professional network.