Job Description
Job Description
Connection has a fantastic opportunity through our Technical Staffing division for a Sr. Cisco Network Engineer to support ongoing infrastructure projects for a fast-paced, enterprise environment. This is a hands-on role requiring a self-starter with a high level of professionalism and maturity. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience with Cisco networking hardware and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position is onsite and offers benefits.
Responsibilities:
· Lead and support multiple network infrastructure projects across core and edge environments.
· Deploy and manage Cisco Catalyst and Catalyst 9200 (edge) switches.
· Assist in the rollout of Cisco Meraki APs and other wireless solutions.
· Perform advanced troubleshooting and configuration across routing, switching, firewalls, and VPN technologies.
· Upgrade or replace end-of-life (EOL) infrastructure including switches, routers, and firewalls (e.g., ASA to Firepower).
· Design, implement, and secure site-to-site and remote VPNs (e.g., IKEv2, VTI, DMVPN).
· Collaborate with teams to integrate Azure cloud networking (VNETs, NSGs, VPN gateways, peering).
· Manage and optimize network security posture with tools like Cisco ISE, Firepower, Panorama, and Cloudflare.
· Monitor and manage the performance of F5 LTM/APM/ASM and other ADCs.
· Provide detailed documentation and act as a subject matter expert on project reviews and escalations.
Requirements:
· 7–10+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering.
· Strong expertise in Cisco Catalyst switching, Cisco ASA/Firepower, and Cisco ISE.
· Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, Azure Network Engineer (AZ-700), Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
· Proven experience with Meraki deployments, Azure networking, and Palo Alto firewalls.
· Proficient in BGP, EIGRP, VxLAN, and advanced routing protocols.
· Familiarity with F5 products (LTM/APM/ASM), Cloudflare DNS and security services.
· Experience managing networks in high-availability, multi-site, and data center environments.
· Solid knowledge of layer 2/3 networking, segmentation, VLANs, and wireless security.
· Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
· Comfortable working independently in a remote setting.