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# Network Systems Analyst

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cisco Routers, Data Centers, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Segmentation, Network Administration, Cisco Nexus Switches, Wireless Access Point, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Identity Services Engine, Network Access Control, System Availability, Break Fix, Performance Monitor, Cisco, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.kforce.com/find-work/search-jobs/#/detail/MTY5Nn5OUkN-MjE3MDQ0MlQxfjk5/

## About the Role

* 8 years of experience in network management with a focus on Cisco technologies, WAN, SDN, ACI environments, Cisco ISE, Cisco ACI, and Cisco Nexus
 * 5-7 years of experience planning, designing, implementing, and supporting new and existing network systems
 * Network Segmentation, SASE, NAC
 * Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco routers, switches, and wireless access points
 * Strong background in patching and upgrading Cisco network equipment (routers/switches)
 * Proficiency in router/switch configuration and break fix troubleshooting
 * Experience implementing network segmentation and NAC enforcement

Preferred:

 * Experience with data center architectures, OT network environments, and work in the utility or similarly regulated industries

## Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Network and Systems Analyst (Cisco) in Tampa, FL (4 days onsite). Primary Function: The primary focus of these roles is to perform patching and upgrading of Cisco network equipment (routers and switches), conduct vulnerability assessments, and support the design and implementation of secure, resilient network infrastructure. This includes advanced responsibilities across Cisco ACI, network segmentation strategies, and Network Access Control (NAC) solutions. Typical Day-to-Day Tasks:

 * Working with Network Team to implement NAC, Segmentation and SASE
 * Networking Engineering tasks and documentation

Duties:

 * Design, implement, and manage the organization's network infrastructure-including LAN, WAN, SDN, Cisco ACI fabrics, and OT networks-ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, and reliability
 * Deploy, maintain, and optimize Cisco network technologies, including routers, switches, wireless access points, and ACI components, while ensuring secure operations through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and lifecycle upgrades
 * Enhance network security and compliance by developing, implementing, and enforcing policies related to segmentation, NAC enforcement, and industry-aligned standards and regulatory requirements
 * Implement and maintain network segmentation strategies, including micro-segmentation and policy-based controls across ACI and traditional environments
 * Administer NAC technologies (e.g., Cisco ISE), ensuring secure device authentication, access enforcement, and continuous posture assessments


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