Cisco Network Engineer - 174127

Responsibilities: of the Cisco Engineer include: Develop, modify, and validate implementation-ready Cisco network configurations for complex enterprise WAN/BAN environments based on site-specific requirements and established engineering standards Configure and troubleshoot Cisco IOS/IOS-XE Layer 2/Layer 3 environments, including VLANs, trunking, STP/RSTP/MST, EtherChannel/LACP/PAgP, inter-VLAN routing, interfaces, and port-channels Apply strong knowledge of IPv4 addressing, subnetting, static/dynamic routing, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, ACLs, and first-hop redundancy Analyze existing network environments and understand the technical impact, dependencies, and functionality of configuration changes rather than relying solely on templates Create and maintain network configuration documentation, baselines, and supporting technical documentation Perform configuration validation and technical/peer reviews to ensure network changes are accurate, complete, and ready for implementation Collaborate with network engineering, SRE, development, automation, and other technical teams to improve network reliability, standardization, optimization, and operational efficiency Support the evolution of network automation and configuration management initiatives Qualifications: of the Cisco Engineer include: 5+ years of experience in network engineering, systems engineering, or information technology Active Secret clearance Active CCNA certification Active IAT Level II certification Strong hands-on experience with Cisco enterprise networking, IOS/IOS-XE, Layer 2/Layer 3 switching, and routing Experience with VLANs, trunking, STP, EtherChannel, inter-VLAN routing, IPv4/subnetting, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, ACLs, and TCP/IP Experience developing, validating, documenting, and reviewing network configurations prior to implementation Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to understand how configuration changes impact an enterprise network Preferred Qualifications of the Cisco Engineer Experience supporting large-scale enterprise networks Experience with Cisco Catalyst switches and routers Experience with network configuration standards, baselines, change management, & technical peer review Experience with network automation or scripting, including Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Ansible Familiarity with IaC, CI/CD, Jenkins, GitLab, Terraform, Linux/Unix, or cloud technologies Compensation: for the Cisco Engineer includes: Salary: $95,000-100,000 depending on experience Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Holidays, PTO, sick leave as required by law