Hybrid Senior Network Engineer – CONTRACT

Posted 6 days ago

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About the role

  • Senior Network Engineer supporting network modernization initiatives for a key customer. Involves deep expertise across Cisco SDA, Palo Alto, and Azure platforms for infrastructure improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization across Cisco switching, routing, and fabric-based networking
  • Own Cisco SDA implementation components: Border/edge and fabric architecture, VXLAN/EVPN workflows, SGT strategy and deployment, DNA Center automation and assurance
  • Drive Cisco ISE maturity: Upgrade to current supported code, implement wired and wireless 802.1X Device profiling and posture enforcement, integrate with Microsoft identity services
  • Improve wireless and access layer resiliency: Evaluate and fix single points of failure, optimize WLC config and RF planning, enhance redundant uplinks and coverage
  • Participate in WAN and edge modernization: BGP/OSPF cleanup and design, Palo Alto HA configuration and failover, evaluate SD-WAN / SASE options
  • Troubleshoot advanced L2–L7 issues in production
  • Document changes and provide knowledge transfer to ops teams
  • Network automation and Infrastructure as Code, including the use of modern automation frameworks to improve consistency, scalability, and operational efficiency.
  • Hands-on experience with Ansible, APIs, Git, and Terraform for configuration management, automation, and cloud/network infrastructure provisioning.
  • Observability and assurance at scale, with the ability to proactively monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot enterprise networks.
  • Experience enabling and consuming telemetry, NetFlow, and IPFIX for traffic visibility and performance analysis.
  • Familiarity with Cisco DNA Center Assurance, Palo Alto Panorama, and SIEM integrations to provide centralized visibility, security monitoring, and operational insights.

Requirements

  • 7+ years enterprise networking experience
  • Strong Cisco implementation background (Catalyst/Nexus)
  • Hands-on Cisco SDA experience in production environments
  • Cisco ISE deployment (not just administration)
  • Palo Alto firewall deployment, HA, and IPsec VPNs
  • Wireless engineering experience (Cisco 9800 + 91xx APs)
  • Proficiency with BGP/OSPF and routing policy
  • DNA Center workflows and automation (nice to have)
  • Azure routing + NVA experience (nice to have)
  • Experience in manufacturing or multi-building campus networks (nice to have)

Benefits

  • Hybrid onsite presence expected
  • Contract engagement
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Senior Network Engineer – CONTRACT

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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