Network Infrastructure Engineer

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco ACI in production environments.
• Deep understanding of ACI architecture, including VRFs, Bridge Domains, EPGs, ESGs, L3Outs, and contracts.
• Experience integrating Cisco ACI with OpenShift, virtualization platforms, and container networking technologies.
• Strong expertise with Cisco Catalyst switching and Software-Defined Access (SDA).
• Experience administering Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), including TACACS+ and policy-based network access control.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco ThousandEyes, Cisco Cyber Vision, Cisco DNA Spaces, or similar observability platforms.
• Advanced understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, QoS, network security, and enterprise networking best practices.
• Experience supporting Palo Alto Networks firewalls and security technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, highly available, mission-critical environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Cisco certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Data Center, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Data Center, or equivalent experience.

Palo Alto certifications including:

• PCCSA - Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate
• PCNSA - Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator
• Experience with network automation tools such as Python, Ansible, REST APIs, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies.
• Experience with container networking technologies and modern virtualization platforms.
• Familiarity with NIST cybersecurity frameworks and government security requirements.

Previous experience supporting state government, public sector, or large enterprise environments.