Job#: 2061516

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Data Center Education Specialist/Content Engineer to join their team remotely!

Job Description

We are seeking a Data Center Network Specialist to develop technical education content and perform technical reviews.

This person will be responsible for the following duties:

• Prepare and schedules technology updates to keep team current with new technology and technology roadmaps.
• Support the development of and/or modify education products, assessments, exercises, learning products, courses as assigned.
• Develop Instructor Certification and Train the Trainer programs.
• Provide technical information to external instructors about education offerings.
• Limited project management, including coordination of personnel for training efforts.
• Manage own personal development and keeping certifications updated.
• Responsible for maintaining currency with Ciscos product lines and solutions to the extent of designing an entire educational curriculum and managing the team responsible for building the products contained within the curriculum.
• Participate in Design Workshop ensuring all critical curriculum components are represented in course design documents, Table of Specifications, Exam Blueprint and that technical and educational relevance is maintained.
• Attend all courses Alpha, Beta and Train the Trainer when required (in person or virtual).
• Participate in cross-functional technology summit meeting and stay current on all assigned technologies and associated product roadmaps.
• Support Author Query/Check of Edits and other QA activities.
• Participate in project close, post-mortem, and final cost, controls, and metrics reporting.
• Consult with Marketing and Product Management when developing product business cases, Authoring and review of certification assessment items (multiple choice, drag & drop and complex item types). Provide technical escalation point for project team.

Required skills:

• Demonstrates proven technical expertise and training development, and training delivery.
• Ability to utilize internal and external training resources to meet delivery needs.
• Capable of delivering technical educational materials,
• Capable of delivering to executive level staff.
• Working knowledge of Cisco Routers, Switches, Wireless devices, Security devices, Unified Communication devices and especially Data Center Networking, (Nexus), Cisco Unified Computing Systems, Compute & Storage devices (Fiber Channel, iSCSI and NFS).
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, network routing protocols and physical infrastructure.
• Creation of Network Diagrams and documentation.
• Design of network topologies - Design course lab topologies to support educational instruction.
• Working knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Visio, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook and to learn additional development software programs as required.
• Strong experience with VMware ESXi and vCenter
• Experience with Xyleme LCMS highly desirable.

Manager Specific Requirements

• Demonstrates proven technical expertise and training development skills.
• Ability to utilize internal and external training resources to meet delivery needs.
• Ability to work on multiple project timelines and deliverables.
• Ability to work with minimal detailed direction - "self starter".
• Adaptability and creativity to develop innovative and engaging learning content.
• Works well in a team setting.
• Cisco CCNP, CCIE Data Center, and industry certifications are desired.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.