Cisco Network Engineer

Job Title:Cisco Network Engineer (Advanced and Intermediate Level)

Location: Remote

Job Type: Contract

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for two Cisco Network Engineer positions, one at the Advanced Level (8-12 years of experience) and the other at the Intermediate Level (5-8 years of experience). As a Cisco Network Engineer, you will play a vital role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our organization's network infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Cisco Networking: Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in configuring and managing Cisco routers, switches, and WiFi controllers.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot complex network architectures.
• Firewall and Load Balance: Showcase expertise in firewall and load balance technologies to ensure a secure and efficient network infrastructure.
• Secure Web Gateway Familiarity with zScaler or equivalent Secure Web Gateway (SWG) solutions.
• Routing Protocols: In-depth understanding and practical experience with BGP, OSPF, DMVPN, EIGRP, and Spanning Tree protocols.
• DMZ Implementation: Experience in designing, constructing, and implementing DMZ concepts.
• WAN Circuit Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot Wide Area Network circuits, including 10GigE, 1GigE, SwE, OC-3, DS-3, and T1.
• Agile Methodology: Familiarity with Agile Methodology to adapt and contribute effectively to project workflows.

Technical Skillset:

• Expert level experience with Cisco routers, switches, and WiFi condolers.
• Expert level experience with firewall and load balance technologies
• Familiarity with zScaler or equivalent Secure Web Gateway (SWG)
• Deep understanding of BGP, OSPF, DMVPN, EIGRP and Spanning Tree
• Experience with DMZ concepts, construction and implementation
• Experience troubleshooting Wide Area Network circuits such as 10GigE, 1GigE, SwE, OC-3, DS-3 and T1.
• Familiar with Agile Methodology.

Qualifications:

1. Advanced Level:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• 8-12 years of proven experience as a Cisco Network Engineer.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent certification.
• Proficiency in routing and switching protocols, firewall configurations, and VPN technologies.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

2. Intermediate Level:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience as a Cisco Network Engineer.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent certification.
• Proficiency in routing and switching protocols, firewall configurations, and VPN technologies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Cisco routers: 5 years (Required)
• Firewall: 5 years (Required)
• DMZ concepts, construction and implementation: 1 year (Required)
• Agile: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote