KC Dave CDW - Extreme Networks

Greenfield Partners Inc

15d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Extreme Architect & Lead SME to drive the migration of an enterprise-grade Extreme Networks environment from Cisco infrastructure for a leading medical customer. This role requires deep technical expertise in Extreme Networks, Cisco, and Layer 2 networking, with the ability to architect, design, and lead a complex migration project.

Requirements

• 15+ years in network architecture, design, and engineering.
• Deep expertise in Extreme Networks (Fabric Connect, VSP, XOS, etc.) and Cisco (Catalyst, Nexus, ACI).
• Proven success leading large Extreme-to-Cisco (or vice versa) migrations.
• Strong understanding of Layer 2 technologies (VLANs, VXLAN, STP, EVPN, MPLS).
• Experience designing data center interconnects and Layer 2 extensions.
• Automation/scripting experience (Python, Ansible) preferred.
• Healthcare industry background highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Extreme Certified Specialist (ECS) or Extreme Certified Expert (ECE)
• Cisco CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise or Data Center)
• ITIL, CISSP, or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Lead the migration from Cisco to Extreme Networks with minimal disruption to mission-critical healthcare operations.
• Architect and design Layer 2 extensions across data centers and remote sites.
• Assess existing infrastructure and develop a comprehensive migration strategy.
• Collaborate with network engineering teams to design, test, and implement migration plans.
• Serve as the lead SME for all Extreme and Cisco networking solutions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (HLDs, LLDs, migration runbooks, network diagrams).
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITRUST, and other healthcare regulations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex Layer 2 networking issues pre- and post-migration.
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices for Extreme and Cisco solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees