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Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cisco Network Engineer to design, implement, secure, and support our enterprise network infrastructure. This role will focus on configuring and maintaining Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, and Firepower appliances while ensuring high availability and security of our network services. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with routing protocols—especially OSPF—and a proven ability to troubleshoot complex network issues in mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Cisco Catalyst Switches and Routers in access, distribution, and core layers.

• Manage and support Cisco routers with a strong emphasis on OSPF routing design, redistribution, and troubleshooting.

• Configure, monitor, and secure Cisco ASA, FortiGate, and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) firewalls, including policy creation, NAT, VPNs, and intrusion prevention.

• Perform routine network performance monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning.

• Implement network redundancy and failover strategies to maximize uptime.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to align firewall and intrusion prevention systems with security policies.

• Troubleshoot Layer 2/3 connectivity issues and provide timely resolution of incidents.

• Maintain accurate documentation of network diagrams, device configurations, and operational procedures.

• Stay current with Cisco best practices, emerging technologies, and security advisories.

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Skills and Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or other relevant STEM field or equivalent technical training backed by industry recognized credentials and certifications.

• 3+ years of experience working with Cisco networking technologies (switches, routers, firewalls).

• Strong knowledge of OSPF routing protocol and general IP routing concepts.

• Hands-on experience with Cisco ASA and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting complex Layer 2/3 issues using CLI and monitoring tools.

• Familiarity with VPN technologies (site-to-site, remote access) and firewall rule management.

• Ability to create and interpret network diagrams and documentation.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Cisco certifications such as CCNA, CCNP (Enterprise, Security, or equivalent).

• Experience with other routing protocols (EIGRP, BGP) and advanced firewall features.

• Familiarity with automation tools (Python, Ansible, Netmiko) for network management.

• Experience in high-availability enterprise or government environments