Network Systems Analyst

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Network and Systems Analyst Cisco in Tampa FL 4 days onsite.Primary FunctionThe primary focus of these roles is to perform patching and upgrading of Cisco network equipment routers and switches conduct vulnerability assessments and support the design and implementation of secure resilient network infrastructure. This includes advanced responsibilities across Cisco ACI network segmentation strategies and Network Access Control NAC solutions.Typical Day-to-Day Tasks Working with Network Team to implement NAC Segmentation and SASE Networking Engineering tasks and documentationDuties Design implement and manage the organizations network infrastructure-including LAN WAN SDN Cisco ACI fabrics and OT networks-ensuring high availability performance scalability and reliability Deploy maintain and optimize Cisco network technologies including routers switches wireless access points and ACI components while ensuring secure operations through proactive monitoring troubleshooting and lifecycle upgrades Enhance network security and compliance by developing implementing and enforcing policies related to segmentation NAC enforcement and industry-aligned standards and regulatory requirements Implement and maintain network segmentation strategies including micro-segmentation and policy-based controls across ACI and traditional environments Administer NAC technologies e.g. Cisco ISE ensuring secure device authentication access enforcement and continuous posture assessments