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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer MID - NMS Engineer - **Company:** Everforth Apex - **Location:** Norfolk, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Wireless LAN, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, Border Gateway Protocol, Catalyst (Software), Cisco IOS, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Disaster Recovery, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Monitoring of Systems, Image Management, Python (Programming Language), NetFlow, Routing, Network Administration, Network Management System, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Performance Tuning, Role-Based Access Control, Ansible, SAP Sales and Distribution, Security Information and Event Management, Simple Network Management Protocols, Data Streaming, Syslog, Wireshark, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Identity Services Engine, System Availability, Virtual Environment, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Splunk, Cisco Switches, Cisco, Servicenow - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d3a9fdf8-a2d9-459e-8987-862c43333eb3 ## About the Role Technical Skills: Deep platform expertise with Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center), Catalyst SD-WAN, and Cisco IOS-XE. Strong understanding of enterprise networking, including routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), VLANs, STP, and L2/L3 architectures. Hands-on experience with modern campus designs, including Cisco SD-Access (SDA), VXLAN fabric, and TrustSec segmentation. Proficiency in monitoring protocols, specifically SNMP (v2c/v3), RMON, Syslog, NetFlow/IPFIX, and REST APIs. Scripting capabilities in Python or Ansible for parsing NMS API payloads and automating bulk workflows. Experience & Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, Network Engineering, or an equivalent technical field. Experience: 3-5+ years of dedicated experience managing enterprise networks and network management platforms. Certifications: CCNP Enterprise (highly preferred) or CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure. Specialized Cisco automation or Catalyst specialist certifications are a significant plus. ## Description The Network Management System (NMS) Engineer is responsible for designing, deploying, and optimizing enterprise network management and orchestration platforms, focusing primarily on the Cisco Catalyst portfolio. This role bridges the gap between traditional network engineering and modern automated operations. The engineer ensures full visibility, health monitoring, and automated lifecycle management of the enterprise network through tools like Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center), Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, and other NMS tools. Key Responsibilities 1. NMS Platform Deployment & Architecture Design and deploy enterprise-scale NMS solutions, ensuring high availability, robust disaster recovery, and seamless backup capabilities. Install and integrate Cisco Catalyst Center (vManage/Validator/Smart) across on-premises and virtual environments. Establish foundational telemetry, including the configuration and tuning of SNMP, Syslog, NetFlow, and streaming gRPC telemetry for deep infrastructure visibility. Manage identity services integration, linking NMS platforms with Cisco ISE for secure, role-based access control (RBAC). 2. Catalyst Switch & Router Deployment Operations Orchestrate hardware lifecycles, including automated provisioning, switch stacking, and device upgrades for Cisco switch and router in an enterprise network. Develop configuration templates and blueprints within Catalyst Center to ensure uniform deployment across campus LAN and WLAN architectures. Support software image management (SWIM) to automate risk-free patch compliance and OS upgrades across thousands of campus devices. Execute migration runbooks to seamlessly transition legacy infrastructure to modern Catalyst platforms. 3. Network Assurance & Performance Tuning Utilize NMS AI-driven assurance features to proactively detect network anomalies, track client health, and isolate root causes before performance degrades. Build custom dashboards and alerts to monitor vital KPIs like link utilization, memory consumption, temperature, and PoE allocation. Integrate third-party tools, connecting Catalyst telemetry pipelines to external IT systems like ServiceNow for ticketing or Splunk/SIEM for security operations. Troubleshoot complex issues by leveraging NMS packet-capture tools, Wireshark, and sensor data to resolve Layer 2/3 connectivity bottlenecks. 4. Automation & Programmability Automate repetitive tasks by using Python, Ansible, or other scripting platforms alongside Catalyst Center REST APIs to scale network provisioning. 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