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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Networking Specialist Lead - **Company:** Ultra Global Business Services - **Location:** Victor, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Firewall, Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco PIX, Cisco Systems VPN Client, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Firmware, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Networking Basics, Network Monitoring, Routing, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Technical Debt, Information Technology, Patch Management, Firepower, Network Server, Cisco - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/79660919/1 ## About the Role * Ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance. Clearances are granted to US Citizens. * At least five years of Cisco administration experience, supporting medium to large network environments with at least 500+ servers. * Five years' experience in Cisco ASA/Firepower firewall administration * Versatile experience working in diverse environments, demonstrating adaptability and problem-solving skills across different network setups and architectures. * Strong teamwork and organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to handle and lead multiple tasks. * Excellent understanding of layer 2 and 3 technologies, strong understanding of networking fundamentals, routing protocols, MPLS, TCP/IP, QoS, BGP, and EIGRP * Familiarity with Cisco DNA, Cisco VPN solutions, WAN implementation and optimization technology, security standards and best practices, and network troubleshooting * CCNP or ITIL foundation certification is preferred. * Excellent time management skills and the ability to balance high-quality work standards against time constraints. * Provide guidance and coaching. ## Description As an IT Networking Specialist (Lead), you'll bring experience of working in a modern ITIL-based IT service organisation including incident, problem and change management, managing a complex, global multi-site IT infrastructure with excellent written and verbal skills including the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Accountable for the development of network architecture and design, establish network standards, platforms and protocols. To align the global strategy on network standardisation and site to site connectivity, complete ownership of the SD-WAN succession planning and implementation. Responsibility for network architecture diagram and schematics, providing detailed and up to date information for each UM location. Establish network monitoring for utilisation and availability reporting to senior leadership. Establish best practice log and event management for incident response and cyber threat compliance. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a natural flair for building relationships with a positive and proactive attitude. Please note, whilst this role is remote based, it will require some travel to our US sites so we are targeting candidates based in North-East US., * Ensure the operational integrity of Ultra Maritime's security and data networks. * Optimise the network infrastructure, focusing on reducing complexity, technical debt and improving performance. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy solutions that meet evolving business needs. * Guide and support team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement without network engineering team. * Monitoring and Metering of networking components * Management and Maintenance of networking components to adhere to cyber security requirements, patch management and firmware upgrades. * Be responsive to incidents and alerts, providing out of hours technical support when needed. ## 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) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [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) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)