Network Refresh SME

Role: Network Refresh SME
Location: Seattle, WA  98119 (Onsite) 


Job Description 
The Shoreside Senior Network Data and Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) resource will perform the following tasks and activities under the general direction of the Customer

· Review and assess existing LAN/WAN architecture, including topology, performance, and potential risks
· Develop network upgrade plans and scalable IP addressing schemas (IPv4/IPv6, subnetting, VLAN strategy)
· Design network redundancy and failover mechanisms to ensure high availability (HA) and minimal downtime
· Install and deploy network devices including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure
· Configure redundancy protocols (routing failover, device clustering) and validate failover scenarios
· Perform firewall hardening, including rule optimization, access control, and security best practices
· Implement network segmentation (VLANs, ACLs, firewall-based segmentation) to enhance security and traffic isolation
· Update and maintain network diagrams, configurations, IP documentation, and runbooks
· Conduct testing for connectivity, performance, failover, and security compliance
· Provide documentation, reporting, and knowledge transfer to support operational readiness
· Perform Network Hardening as per GCS policy
· Remedy any security vulnerabilities identified in PEN Tests and RAAS findings
· Monitor, maintain[HB1] [AS2] and support HAL/SBN shipside CUCM telephony
· Responsible[HB3] [AS4] for engaging required stakeholders like Third-Party Vendors or service providers during troubleshooting.