Sr. Network Consultant (Cisco Meraki Core) - W2 Contract

Company Description

Who We Are 

Burwood Group is not your average technology consulting firm. We are an innovative, culture-driven industry leader, that helps companies use and manage technology to transform business and improve outcomes. Founded in 1997, headquartered in Chicago, we've grown to be a 200+ employee firm with team members and offices spread from Southern California to North Carolina. 

Burwood fosters a culture that applauds both teamwork and personal growth. We’ve cultivated an incredible team of people who are dedicated to their craft and passionate about using their skills to impact the success of the company. Join our team and build a career as unique as you are. 

Job Description

What You’ll Do

As a non-exempt/hourly employee at Burwood, the Sr. Network Consultant will work alongside Field Service Technicians and coordinate with our Lead Field Services Technicians to provide on-site support for our clients, ensuring seamless implementation and configuration of network infrastructure. This role requires proven cutover leadership experience with hands-on device configuration, strong technical expertise, and the ability to support on-site teams effectively. You must have firsthand experience leading full implementation processes, including planning, executing, and troubleshooting cutovers in live environments. 

Project Leadership:

• Lead end-to-end technical cutovers with hands-on device configuration and coordinating with both on-site technicians and remote teams.
• Manage full cutover cycles, from planning and configuration to validation and post-cutover support.
• Organize and communicate project plans, updates, and issues effectively.
• Function as the central point of contact to communicate updates and progress to key stakeholders.

Key Technical Skills:

• Configure and manage routers, switches, access points, and VLAN segmentation; Cisco Meraki expertise required
• Manage and configure Azure virtual networking (VNETs, VPNs, Peering, etc.)
• Experience with Zscaler or other cloud security solutions is a strong plus
• Assist with setup and configuration of network environments, remote access solutions, and cloud integration services with oversight from our Hybrid Infrastructure and Cloud Solutions teams
• Minimal involvement in workstation and server deployments but may assist with volume under the guidance of our End User Compute team

Documentation and Post-Implementation Testing:

• Inventory and prepare network equipment for cutovers
• Configure and test network components (routers, switches, APs)
• Reconfigure and test workstations, servers, and peripherals
• Perform functional and validation testing of all reconfigured devices

Support and Troubleshooting:

• Provide Tier 2/3 level help desk support during HyperCare (post cutover support)
• Perform technical troubleshooting and remote support using tools like Kaseya

General Requirements:

• Proven experience leading complex cutover projects in live production environments mandatory
• Flexible working hours, generally Friday evening through Tuesday evening
• Travel requirements: 0%
• Certification in relevant technologies (e.g. Cisco) is preferred
• Excellent communication skills

Qualifications

Who You Are

• You have proven experience in leading cutovers in complex technical projects
• You have strong organizational and communication skills
• You have expertise in configuring and managing network equipment, with a focus on Cisco Meraki and Azure VNETs
• You have experience with cloud security solutions such as Zscaler
• You can quickly adapt to unique hardware challenges
• You are detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills
• You are comfortable interacting and presenting in front of customers
• You are able to build strong relationships and mentor colleagues
• You are able to manage your travel plans independently (hotel, airfare, rental car, etc.)
• You are willing to frequently work nights and weekends to facilitate site cutovers
• You are flexible to support short notice schedule changes and scheduling complexities

The Tech Stuff

• Expert level proficiency in designing and delivery of enterprise level Data Center L3/L2 technologies with Cisco Nexus, ASR and ISR product offerings.
• Experience deploying enterprise level SDN technologies, including Cisco ACI or Arista and SDWAN products, Viptella, Cloudgenx or SilverPeak.
• Solid understanding of Data Center and Public Cloud interconnects, including MPLS and VPLS
• Proven hands-on experience working with campus network products from Cisco, Arista or Aruba
• CCNP R/S- current

Candidates with the following skills are a plus:

• Wireless products from Cisco or Aruba
• Cisco ISE or Aruba Clearpass
• Any of CCIE R/S, ACMX, or ACDX
• CCNP Security certification
• Palo Alto PCSNE certification

Additional Information

The PERKS

• 401(k) savings plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are not intent on being the largest company; but rather, the best. These are the words we live by. This means we welcome all the best talent - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and age. 

Being open to all cultural backgrounds, life experiences, thoughts and ideas not only strengthens company culture but also encourages different-in-kind thinking and promotes economic success.