.Puebla, MexicoThe Network Specialist is responsible for the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware and software systems related to network infrastructure. This professional is expected to be an expert in network technologies, ensuring the performance and security of existing systems. Additionally, they will contribute to optimizing network architecture to meet business requirements, collaborating closely with other technical teams and stakeholders.General AccountabilitiesResearching advanced technology trends in area(s) of expertise.Identifying emerging trends and initiating research projects for team members.Designing innovative solutions using new technologies.Recommending short-term alternatives when appropriate.Creating prototypes and leading initial development and testing through to production.Defining enterprise-wide scoped SLAs to ensure requirements are met or exceeded.Escalating problems as required based on SLAs; Developing client satisfaction and capacity planning metrics; Coordinating assessment of emerging technologies typically as the lead subject matter expert; Evaluating and recommending new projects or tools for the organization; Overseeing cost-benefit analysis and presenting options to management teams; Assisting in the resolution of support issues escalated by senior operations or development personnel; Providing technical expertise across business functions; Articulating the relationship between business and the data and technology that support the business; Identifying opportunities to improve business processes via new technologies; Making recommendations and influencing long-term technology strategy and planning for multiple business units; Assisting in the development of RFPs and responses to new business opportunities; acting as subject matter expert to various project teams; Determining dependencies and prerequisites; Creating CRFs for assigned tasks and ensuring CRFs are approved in accordance with the project timeline; Defining production readiness and transition acceptance criteria and ensuring criteria are completed before new system implementation.Profile:Strong route/switch experience (CCNP-RS or higher) is required.Cisco Nexus experience (configuring/troubleshooting) is required.DCNM experience preferred.Cisco Firepower and multi-context ASA experience are required.Cisco wireless (WLC) experience required.Cisco Viptela SDWAN experience preferred.Cisco ISE experience preferred.Cisco Umbrella experience preferred.Experience:Bachelor's degree in IT discipline preferred.Minimum 5 years of experience in Information Technology.Minimum 3 years of experience with design, implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting enterprise-level WAN/LAN technology including Cisco ASR and ISR routers, Cisco Catalyst switches, and Nexus switches; experience with DCNM, VXLAN, ACI, OTV, and Fabric Path preferred