ACARA Solutions and our client in Scottsdale, AZ have 3 contract-to-hire positions
CISCO Network Design Engineer
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced CISCO Network Design Systems Engineer. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on expertise in network design, implementation, and administration of Cisco-based infrastructure. This role requires strong experience in configuration, switches, firewalls, IOS updates, and access control lists, with a preference for experience in virtual firewalls and Red Hat scripting.
- Hands-on experience with:
- Cisco network hardware (switches, routers, firewalls)
- Cisco IOS upgrades and maintenance
- Access Control List (ACL) creation and management
- Red Hat/Linux environments
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and implement secure and scalable Cisco network solutions in support of MUOS-related projects.
- Configure and manage Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls, including virtual firewalls.
- Perform regular updates and maintenance of Cisco IOS on all applicable devices.
- Develop and implement Access Control Lists (ACLs) to enforce security policies and network segmentation.
- Create and maintain network design documentation, implementation guides, and configuration records.
- Collaborate with systems engineering and cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with DoD standards and RMF frameworks.
- Assist in the scripting of network tasks using Red Hat Linux and other automation tools.
- Provide troubleshooting and escalation support for complex network and connectivity issues.
- Support the building and implementation of design documents, ensuring alignment with mission requirements.
- Experience in developing and implementing network design and configuration documents.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Familiarity with MUOS or similar DoD/military satellite communications systems.
- Experience in developing and implementing network design and configuration documents.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
(Nice to Have):
- Ability to read, update, and modify scripts (Bash, Python, etc.).
- Experience working with virtual firewall solutions (e.g., Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet in virtualized environments.
- Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE).
- Security+ or CISSP certification.