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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** North Inc - **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Apple IOS, Application Firewall, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, VoIP, Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Cisco PIX, Cisco IOS, Cloud Computing, Network Address Translation, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, EtherChannel, Firmware, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Segmentation, Packet Analyzer, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Paessler Router Traffic Grapher, Remote Access Technology, Ansible, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wireless Access Point, YAML, Network Routers, Diagnostic Tools, Internet Protocol Telephony, Identity Services Engine, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Nx-os, Grafana, Firewalls (Computer Science), Kubernetes, SolarWinds (Software), Wireless Technologies, Fortinet, Firepower, Open Network Automation Platform, Splunk, Cisco - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=019c5b191178d6a5 ## About the Role * 3+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering, with a strong focus on Cisco technologies * Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS and NX-OS platforms in a production environment * Working knowledge of Cisco ASA and/or Firepower firewall administration (policy management, NAT, VPN, troubleshooting) * Experience with Cisco Meraki cloud-managed networking (switches, wireless, security appliances) * Experience supporting enterprise VoIP systems and troubleshooting voice quality/connectivity issues * Solid understanding of routing and switching fundamentals (OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP, EtherChannel) * Experience supporting site-to-site and remote access VPN solutions (IPsec, AnyConnect/Cisco Secure Client) * Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (VPCs/VNets, cloud VPNs, hybrid connectivity) in AWS, Azure, or GCP * Understanding of network security principles: segmentation, firewall policy design, access control, and threat mitigation * Strong troubleshooting skills using packet captures, syslog analysis, and diagnostic tools * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical processes clearly, * Cisco certifications such as CCNA or equivalent * Experience with network automation tools, particularly Ansible (playbook development, YAML inventory management) * Familiarity with Cisco ISE or other NAC/identity-based access control solutions * Experience with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) or other enterprise VoIP platforms * Experience with firewall/security platforms beyond Cisco (Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.) * Exposure to Kubernetes networking or containerized environment security * Experience with monitoring/observability tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Splunk, etc.) * Prior experience supporting a multi-site enterprise environment ## Description We are seeking a Network Engineer with a strong security focus to join our Network Team. This role is responsible for implementing, securing, and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Cisco routing, switching, security platforms, and familiar with VoIP systems, and is comfortable operating in a hybrid environment that spans traditional IOS/NX-OS infrastructure, next-generation firewalls, and cloud-managed networking., * Implement and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems * Configure and manage Cisco ASA and Firepower (FTD/FMC) firewalls, including access policies, NAT (including Twice NAT), VPN configurations (site-to-site and remote access via AnyConnect/Secure Client), and threat inspection * Administer and troubleshoot Cisco IOS and NX-OS environments, including routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), VLANs, spanning-tree, and switch stacking * Deploy and manage Meraki cloud-managed infrastructure (switches, access points, security appliances), including onboarding, firmware management, and dashboard administration * Support and troubleshoot enterprise VoIP systems, including call quality issues, QoS configuration, voice VLANs, and integration with network infrastructure * Monitor network and security systems, respond to incidents, and perform root-cause analysis for outages, performance degradation, and security events * Support network automation initiatives using Ansible, including playbook development, inventory management, and configuration validation * Implement and maintain network segmentation, firewall rule hygiene, and security best practices in accordance with company policy and compliance requirements * Participate in patching, upgrade planning, and lifecycle management for network and security appliances * Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams on cloud connectivity (AWS/Azure/GCP networking, VPNs, and hybrid architecture) * Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures * Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours incidents as needed * Assist in evaluating and recommending new network and security technologies ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [CI/CD with Github Actions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/856-ci-cd-with-github-actions) - [How I saved 200K/yr in direct costs writing 0 code lines in K8s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1055-how-i-saved-200k-yr-in-direct-costs-writing-0-code-lines-in-k8s) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)