Network Engineer
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Springdale, AR, United States
2 days ago
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Role details
Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$104,000.0 - $114,400.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source
Tech stack
Border Gateway Protocol
Spanning Tree Protocols
Cloud Computing
Complex Networks
Computer Networks
Domain Name System (DNS)
Network Diagrams
Routing
Network Administration
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Performance Tuning
Virtual Local Area Networks
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Wide Area Networks
Wireless Networks
Scripting
Computer Networking Systems
Software Troubleshooting
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
Wireless Technologies
Fortinet
Open Network Automation Platform
Cisco Switches
Job description
- Design, implement, and support enterprise routing, switching, and wireless infrastructure.
- Lead wireless network initiatives, including architecture, standards development, performance optimization, coverage improvements, and modernization.
- Support migrations from legacy network platforms to modern cloud-managed solutions.
- Create and maintain network diagrams, technical documentation, standards, and implementation procedures.
- Analyze existing network environments and develop secure, scalable, and supportable future-state designs.
- Participate in network cutovers, infrastructure refreshes, and lifecycle management projects.
- Troubleshoot complex network issues and serve as an escalation point for operational support teams.
- Collaborate with network architects, engineers, security teams, and managed service providers.
- Evaluate network performance, capacity, resiliency, and availability and recommend improvements.
- Assist with project planning, coordination, and execution across multiple concurrent initiatives.
Requirements
- Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in network engineering, network administration, or infrastructure support.
- Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies, including routing and switching.
- Advanced understanding of BGP, OSPF, VLANs, spanning tree, and enterprise network design principles.
- Experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise wireless environments.
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco Catalyst switching platforms and wireless solutions.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in environments containing modern and legacy technologies.
- Experience with Meraki switching and wireless solutions, Extreme Networks platforms, SD-WAN technologies, Palo Alto or Fortinet firewalls, network automation, scripting, infrastructure as code, DNS, or cloud networking is preferred.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CWNA, CWNP, or equivalent are preferred.
About the company
The Network Engineer will support the design, implementation, optimization, and migration of enterprise network infrastructure across a large, complex environment. This role focuses on Cisco networking, enterprise wireless strategy, network standards, modernization initiatives, and infrastructure lifecycle projects. The engineer will document existing environments, develop scalable future-state designs, support migration and cutover activities, and collaborate with internal teams and managed service providers. The role requires strong technical expertise in both modern and legacy network technologies.
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