Cisco Network Engineer

• Performs engineering, assessment, migration, implementation, optimization, and sustainment of Cisco-based enterprise routing, switching, WLAN, and software-defined networking supporting AMC modernization.

• 5 years of experience
• Must have an active Secret clearance
• Cisco enterprise routing, switching, WLAN, and data-center networking
• Catalyst, Nexus, Catalyst Center/DNAC, ISE, Software-Defined Access, and controller-based WLAN
• BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, VRFs, QoS, multicast, IPv4/IPv6, redundancy, and segmentation
• 802.1X, RADIUS/TACACS+, NAC, PKI integration, and secure network access
• Network assessment, design, migration, implementation, testing, cutover, rollback, and troubleshooting
• DISA STIG implementation, secure baselines, and configuration-management discipline
• Development of engineering diagrams, implementation procedures, validation plans, and as-built documentation

DESIRED SKILLS

• ThousandEyes, SD-WAN, Cisco Spaces, and Catalyst Center automation
• SDA fabric migration and brownfield enterprise modernization
• Cisco wireless specialization and large-campus WLAN
• DoD/Air Force BAN, NIPR/SIPR, HAIPE, and tenant-enclave integration
• Zero Trust and identity-based segmentation implementation
• Python/Ansible/API-based network automation

CERTIFICATIONS Required:

• CCNP Enterprise
• IAT II (e.g. Security+)

Desired:

• Cisco Wireless

• Cisco SDA, While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• U.S. Citizen
• Mush have an active Secret clearance

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays., * Noise level: Medium

• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 70%, Target salary range: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.