Join our client's global team as a Network Administrator supporting our critical Network Operations End-of-Life Cisco switch replacement initiative across 200+ branches worldwide. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to showcase your technical expertise while driving a strategic infrastructure upgrade that enhances our organization's network capabilities.

Working Schedule: Monday – Friday, 4:00 PM-12:00 AM EST at our Headquarters in Vienna, Virginia. Occasional Saturday migrations and extended hours may be required for global deployments.

Training: Comprehensive 2-week onboarding training provided Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM EST.

What You'll Do:

• Lead Cisco switch configurations, upgrades, patches, and troubleshooting for global branch migrations
• Coordinate multiple site migrations daily, managing internal teams, external vendors, and branch personnel
• Leverage monitoring applications to ensure optimal network performance before and after migrations
• Create and manage end-to-end change tickets while maintaining thorough project documentation
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues and provide expert guidance to remote support personnel
• Interface with vendors and service providers to resolve technical challenges and ensure successful implementations
• Maintain, configure, and perform preventative maintenance on various network equipment
• Manage network circuits at remote sites including turnup, turndown, and troubleshooting

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience with Cisco networking equipment, including router and switch configuration and VLAN management
• Working knowledge of LAN/WAN topologies, protocols, and standards (EIGRP, Metro Ethernet, TCP/IP, SDLC, RS232, BGP)
• Demonstrated success performing similar migrations across geographically dispersed sites
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple project tasks and migrations per shift
• Experience with branch office networking circuits, VLAN setup, WAP configuration, and vendor ticket management
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Proficiency with Service Management Tools for incident tracking and change management
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure with changing priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent combination of training and experience
• CCNA or CCNP certifications
• Experience presenting technical solutions and recommendations to stakeholders
• Advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities for complex network environments
• Deep understanding of technical inter-relationships between software/hardware and desktop/LAN/Host systems

Why Join Us? This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our global network infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technologies and a collaborative team of professionals. You'll gain valuable experience managing complex projects across international time zones while developing your technical and leadership skills.

CC Pace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.

CC Pace are committed to employing only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States. For us to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees, as a condition of employment, must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and provide documentation that establishes identity and authorization to work. E-Verify will be used for employment verification as part of your onboarding process.

CC Pace values integrity throughout our hiring process. As part of our standard verification procedures, candidates will be asked to provide documentation confirming employment history, education, and work authorization.