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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Cincinnati, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Border Gateway Protocol, Data Centers, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Routing, Network Administration, Cisco Nexus Switches, Scrum Methodology, Information Technology, Cisco - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.gravityitresources.com/job/9669 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in IT/Computer Science plus 5+ years of experience, including 4+ years designing and supporting Cisco Systems products - or, in lieu of a degree, 10+ years of IT experience with 5+ years on Cisco Systems products * Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI, Nexus platforms, and data center fabric architecture * Strong routing and switching background, including BGP and Segment Routing * Experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and network management best practices * Strong interpersonal and communication skills - able to explain technically complex subjects clearly to both technical and business audiences * Demonstrated critical thinking and risk/safety awareness appropriate for operating in a critical infrastructure environment * Experience coordinating across multiple groups, teams, and vendors simultaneously * Ability to work productively with minimal direct supervision; strong organizational and time management skills * Adherence to formal Change Management practices * Willingness and ability to learn new skills and technologies Nice to Have * Palo Alto firewall familiarity (routing/BGP context - not firewall policy administration) * CCNA or equivalent Cisco certification * Agile/Scrum-related certification or experience * Working-level Python/API automation skills ## Description We're looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join a growing team responsible for enterprise data center and network infrastructure at scale (~30,000 nodes across the environment). This role owns the design, implementation, and support of our Cisco ACI data center fabric and connects into the broader routing/switching and WAN ecosystem. You'll bring deep technical expertise while working closely with cross-functional teams, architects, and operations to deliver reliable, secure network solutions. This is a priority hire supporting an active team transition - we're looking to fill this role quickly with minimal disruption to ongoing operations. What You'll Do * Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network solutions across MPLS WAN, SD-WAN, Data Center, Wireless, VPN, Internet Edge, and Cellular network environments * Design, deploy, and troubleshoot Cisco ACI fabrics, Nexus switching platforms, Nexus Dashboard, and multi-site/multi-pod data center architectures * Engineer and support Cisco-based solutions including Catalyst, Nexus, ACI, SD-WAN, ISE, Secure Firewall, and cloud-connected network services * Lead technical design and implementation of MPLS, Segment Routing, BGP, OSPF, EVPN, VXLAN, QoS, and large-scale routing and switching environments * Develop and maintain network architectures, standards, reference designs, implementation guides, configuration templates, and operational documentation * Evaluate, test, and integrate new technologies; conduct proof-of-concepts and provide vendor recommendations * Develop and maintain network automation using APIs, Python, Ansible, and infrastructure-as-code methodologies, working within established automation team standards * Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis across enterprise network environments * Monitor performance, capacity, availability, and user experience using telemetry and assurance platforms * Conduct security reviews, configuration audits, compliance validation, and quality control assessments * Create engineering work packages, implementation plans, migration procedures, and rollback documentation * Collaborate with architects, operations, cybersecurity teams, and vendors to deliver network solutions * Mentor junior engineers and contribute to standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives * Participate in after-hours maintenance and provide escalation support for critical network incidents as part of an on-call rotation ## 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) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [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) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [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) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)