Senior Cisco Network Engineer

• Design, configure, and implement enterprise network infrastructure and solutions
• Develop and maintain network standards, diagrams, and technical documentation
• Define technical requirements and collaborate with vendors to deliver compliant solutions
• Partner with internal IT teams to align network strategies and technical direction
• Build and maintain accurate configurations and network diagrams
• Develop engineering job packages (equipment lists, configurations, diagrams, etc.)
• Ensure cost-effective, reliable, and scalable network designs
• Support procurement, turn-up, and troubleshooting of WAN circuits (public and private)
• Troubleshoot complex routing, switching, and firewall environments
• Analyze and optimize QoS policies for applications and VoIP
• Participate in Agile team delivery, supporting project-based initiatives

We are seeking a Senior Cisco Network Engineer to design, implement, and support complex enterprise network and carrier solutions. This role requires deep expertise in routing, switching, security, and datacenter networking, along with a strong understanding of Cisco technologies (including ACI).

This is a highly technical, hands-on role suited for a self-driven engineer who thrives in an Agile environment, collaborates across teams, and can operate with minimal supervision while delivering scalable, high-performance network solutions., * Bachelor's degree + 5+ years of IT experience (including 4+ years with Cisco networking) OR 10+ years of IT experience (including 5+ years with Cisco networking)

• Strong experience with:
• Network design, capacity planning, and security principles
• Routing, switching, and general network management best practices
• Solid understanding of communication technologies and networking fundamentals
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Knowledge of change management processes

Desired / Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco Certifications: CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, CCDP
• Agile Certifications: Scrum Master, Kanban
• Technical Expertise
• Cisco Technologies: routers, switches, Nexus, ASR, wireless (WLC/APs), ACI, DNA, ASA, ISE
• Firewalls: Palo Alto (Panorama)
• Datacenter: ACI, OTV
• Networking Protocols & Concepts
• TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6), BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
• VLANs (802.1Q), STP, HSRP/VRRP/GLBP
• MPLS, DMVPN, IPsec, IKEv2
• QoS, Multicast, SNMP, ACLs
• RADIUS/TACACS+, SIP/VoIP
• Additional Experience (Nice to Have)
• SCADA network design
• Network automation (Python, Ansible, REST APIs, JSON/XML, EEM scripting)
• Monitoring, performance tuning, and disaster recovery design
• Experience leading network projects and cross-functional initiatives, * Strong ACI experience (highly preferred)
• Hands-on troubleshooting and design expertise
• Ability to lead technical conversations and influence outcomes
• Self-starter mindset with strong ownership and accountability, * Bachelor's (Preferred), * Cisco Networking: 5 years (Preferred)
• Telecom Network Design: 5 years (Preferred)
• Capacity Planning: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cisco Routing & Switching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Palo Alto Firewall: 1 year (Preferred)
• Networking Protocols : 1 year (Preferred)
• ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure): 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CCNA (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Charlotte, NC 28262 (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Charlotte, NC 28262