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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** Inabia Software & Consulting Inc. - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, IEEE 802.1X, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Catalyst (Software), Cloud Computing, Profiling, Cyber Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, EtherChannel, Hot Standby Router Protocol, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Multicasting, Network Architecture, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Performance Tuning, Public Key Infrastructure, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Roaming, Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Wireless LAN Controllers, Identity Services Engine, Google Cloud, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Routing & Switching, TACACS+ Protocol, Restful APIs, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco Switches, Cisco - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6a3bce84-d4db-4c86-9135-659fb97ea0b6 ## About the Role * Bachelor''''s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent experience * 8+ years of enterprise network engineering experience * 5+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco ISE and NAC deployments * Strong expertise in Cisco Catalyst switching and routing platforms * Extensive experience with enterprise wireless technologies * Deep understanding of 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, AAA services, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP * Experience integrating ISE with Active Directory and certificate services * Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills * Preferred: CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security, or CCIE certification * Preferred: Cisco DNA Center and Software Defined Access (SDA) experience * Preferred: network automation experience with Python, Ansible, REST APIs, or Terraform * Preferred: cloud networking knowledge (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform); Zero Trust and modern security architecture understanding, * Desired skills: Cisco ISE, NAC, Cisco Wireless, Catalyst 9K Series, OSPF/BGP/EIGRP, SDA Fabric, Cisco DNA Center, 802.1X Authentication, Network Security, Python Automation, Enterprise LAN/WAN ## Description * Design, deploy, and maintain Cisco ISE solutions for authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) * Implement and support NAC policies using 802.1X, MAB, posture assessment, profiling, and guest access * Integrate Cisco ISE with Active Directory, PKI, MDM, SIEM, and other security platforms * Troubleshoot complex authentication/authorization issues across wired and wireless networks * Design, implement, and optimize enterprise wireless networks using Cisco Catalyst and Wireless LAN Controllers * Configure and troubleshoot WPA2/WPA3, RF optimization, roaming, QoS, and high-density deployments * Conduct wireless surveys, capacity planning, and performance tuning * Design, implement, and support enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure, including VLANs, STP/RSTP/MST, EtherChannel, HSRP/VRRP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and multicast * Lead network infrastructure projects from design through deployment * Create and maintain network architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and technical documentation * Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for critical network outages * Collaborate with security, systems, cloud, and application teams to support business initiatives ## 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) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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