Engineer IT Network

Position Summary: Responsible for design, build, administration and support of the enterprise connectivity solutions, focusing on Cisco-based technologies including Software-Defined Access (SDA), SD-WAN, and Data Center fabrics.

Essential Responsibilities

• Play a key role in enterprise connectivity solution projects, including installation and maintenance of Cisco switches, access points, and related technologies; collaborate with third parties to manage timelines, budgets, and troubleshoot issues
• Provide ongoing technical support for secure enterprise LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, and Wireless networks
• Administer and manage Cisco SDA, SD-WAN, and Wireless campus fabrics, including configuration, monitoring, and optimization
• Apply and maintain the latest security updates to Cisco network devices (switches, routers, access points etc.)
• Design, build and track operational performance and network utilization metrics
• Play an active role in continuously identifying opportunities to keep technical debt minimal through standardization and automation
• Proactively evaluate new network connectivity technologies and design scalable Cisco-based solutions
• Partner with enterprise technology engineering team members to assess and resolve company-wide network issues in a multi-cloud hybrid technology implementation
• Ensure all network systems remain compliant with regulatory requirements
• Support and maintain network backups, disaster recovery processes, and replication of configurations; includes data migration, testing, and documentation of procedures
• Support audit and compliance efforts (patch governance, documentation, controls)
• Participate in on-call rotations and lead root cause analysis for major incidents
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience And Qualifications

• BS/BA in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience, training, or certifications; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous related work experience
• Three (3) years of experience in a related field
• Cisco Certified Network Professional -Enterprise and Security certifications with at least 2 years of hands-on experience
• Strong understanding of networking technologies such as TCP/IP, UDP, VPN, VLAN
• Strong working knowledge of Cisco technologies, including SDA, SD-WAN, and Wireless campus fabrics
• Experience in implementation of routing and routed protocols; skilled in LISP, ISIS, BGP, and VRF
• Excellent understanding of AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting) and Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine)
• Deep expertise in Cisco Catalyst (9K series) switching
• Strong Layer 2/Layer 3 design (VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, HSRP/VRRP)
• Strong understanding of network security practices to mitigate threats like phishing, ransomware, and unauthorized access
• Experience in implementing security controls for identity management with Single Sign-On, Multi-factor Authentication, and Lifecycle Management (provisioning)
• Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
• Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience And Qualifications

• CCNA and CCNP certification preferred
• Experience managing Cisco SDA, SD-WAN, and Wireless campus fabrics; entry-level candidates with strong potential to grow encouraged to apply
• Proficient in Cisco networking tools and platforms; experience with Cisco DC fabrics, Viptela (or similar SD-WAN solutions), and Wireless controllers
• Design and operation of SDA multi-fabric architecture
• Experience in implementing policy-based segmentation (SGTs, VXLAN)
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center), fabric edge, border, control plane node deployment
• Prior experience with implementation of network observability tools like ThousandEyes or other similar performance monitoring tools
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP) including VPC/VNet design, routing, peering, VPN, and hybrid connectivity
• Expertise in cloud-native network security and traffic management (firewalls, WAF, load balancers, DNS, Zero Trust)

Crewmember Expectations:

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on sho…