Routing & Switching: Configure and troubleshoot complex routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and switching (VLANs, STP) environments.
Network Security: Implement and maintain perimeter and internal security through robust firewall management.
Hardware Lifecycle Management: Lead hardware refreshes, firmware upgrades, and capacity planning for all physical networking assets.
Incident Management: Act as the highest escalation point for network-related outages, performing deep-packet analysis and root-cause analysis.
Documentation & Standards: Maintain rigorous documentation of physical topologies, IP addressing schemes, and configuration standards.
The successful candidate must achieve the appropriate level (DV) of security clearance. More details can be found here
Required skills, qualifications and experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
Significant hands-on experience in enterprise-level infrastructure or network engineering.
Proven experience managing Cisco infastrucuture switches and data center-grade routing/switching.
Expert knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols.
Strong understanding of WAN technologies, VPNs (IPsec), and site-to-site connectivity protocols.
Advanced ability to use CLI-based diagnostic tools and protocol analyzers (e.g., Wireshark) to resolve complex physical layer and protocol issues.
Desired Skills
Cisco Professional or Expert level certifications (CCNA, CCNP or CCIE).
Experience leveraging automation and scripting to streamline repetitive configuration tasks, firmware deployments, and lifecycle management across data centers and office sites.
Experience managing and optimizing advanced WAN architectures to ensure seamless connectivity between office sites and data centers.
Experience with structured cabling standards, rack layouts, and power/cooling considerations for data center environments.
