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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer MID -Transport Config - **Company:** Everforth Apex - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** IEEE 802.1Q, Link Aggregation (Ethernet), Access Control List, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Cisco IOS, Cisco Routers, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, EtherChannel, Trunking, IPv4, Subnetting, Python (Programming Language), Network Layer, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Information Services, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Virtual Local Area Networks, Dynamic Routing, Scripting, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Gitlab, Containerization, Kubernetes, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco Switches, Cisco, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** September 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f74bdc90-e2b1-4714-bee5-fcd8dc532865 ## About the Role * Must possess an active DoD 8570, IAT Level II Certification at the start date. * Must possess an active CCNA Certification at the start date. * Working knowledge of Cisco enterprise networking concepts and technologies, including Cisco IOS/IOS-XE configuration, Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, and VLAN configuration. * Proficiency with 802.1Q trunking, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP/RSTP/MST). * Experience with EtherChannel (LACP/PAgP), port configuration, and inter-VLAN routing. * Knowledge of IPv4 addressing, subnetting, static and dynamic routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), and route selection concepts. * Familiarity with Access Control Lists (ACLs) and first-hop redundancy concepts. Preferred Qualifications * Experience configuring or supporting Cisco Catalyst switches and Cisco routers. * Experience working within a large, complex enterprise network environment. * Experience with standardized or template-based network configuration development. * Familiarity with network configuration validation, technical review, and change management processes. * Experience with network automation or scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. * Knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices like Jenkins or GitLab. * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies such as Ansible or Terraform. * Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker or Kubernetes. * Experience with Linux/Unix environments and commercial cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure. ## Description * Develop accurate, implementation-ready network configurations for complex enterprise WAN and BAN environments. * Apply established engineering solutions, technical standards, and configuration baselines to site-specific network requirements. * Review and correlate existing and proposed network information to determine appropriate configuration requirements. * Develop and modify configurations across Cisco Layer 2 and Layer 3 network environments. * Understand the technical function, dependencies, and network impact of configuration commands. * Interpret and apply network addressing, routing, switching, interface, security, and redundancy requirements. * Create and maintain supporting network configuration documentation. * Ensure configuration deliverables are technically accurate, complete, and consistent for the target network environment. * Participate in technical and peer review processes to validate configuration accuracy and technical viability. * Collaborate with SRE, network engineering, development, and other technical teams. * Contribute network engineering expertise to broader SRE initiatives involving standardization, optimization, and reliability. ## 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) - [IP Authentication: A Tale of Performance Pitfalls and Challenges in Prod](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1413-ip-authentication-a-tale-of-performance-pitfalls-and-challenges-in-prod) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [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) - [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) ## 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) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)