The Senior Cisco Network Engineer will support a large-scale enterprise network environment, driving initiatives across routing, switching, and data center technologies.
This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who combines strong networking fundamentals with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset. The engineer will operate independently, lead technical efforts, and collaborate across multiple teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and drive network initiatives from planning through execution and delivery
Act as an on-site technical lead, coordinating across network engineering, security, voice/video, infrastructure teams, and external vendors
Perform advanced configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization across enterprise network environments
Design, implement, and support routing, switching, and data center network solutions
Facilitate technical discussions and provide clear recommendations to stakeholders
Contribute to and support network automation initiatives
Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for infrastructure automation
Operate effectively in ambiguous environments, identifying needs and executing with minimal direction
Maintain strong documentation and clear communication across all workstreams Required Qualifications
Strong Cisco networking background with CCNP-level knowledge or equivalent experience
Deep understanding of routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and enterprise network architecture
Experience with Cisco ACI or data center networking concepts
Familiarity with wireless networking fundamentals
Experience with SD-WAN, DMVPN, or similar WAN technologies
Hands-on experience with network automation, including Ansible playbooks
Exposure to scripting and automation concepts; Python preferred
Experience troubleshooting within multi-vendor enterprise environments
Strong communication, problem-solving, and independent execution skills with an ownership mindset Tools and Technologies
Cisco Routing and Switching
Cisco ACI
Wireless Networking Platforms
SD-WAN / DMVPN
Ansible
Python or similar scripting tools (preferred)
Numbers & Facts
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Skills
Ansibleunmatched
Automationunmatched
BGPunmatched
Cisco Network Systemsunmatched
Cisco Switchesunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Networksunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Enterprise Architectureunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Needs Assessmentunmatched
Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
Network Operations Centerunmatched
Network Routingunmatched
Network Securityunmatched
Network Supportunmatched
Network Switchingunmatched
Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF)unmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Routing Protocolsunmatched
Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Testingunmatched
VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)unmatched
Wide Area Network (WAN)unmatched
Wireless Communicationsunmatched
Wireless Platformsunmatched
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