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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** ePATHUSA Inc - **Location:** Clinton, MD, United States - **Salary:** $101,920.0 - $112,320.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Border Gateway Protocol, Profiling, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Multicasting, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Service, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), OpenShift, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS), TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Identity Services Engine, Containerization, Palo Alto Networks, Performance Monitor, Restful APIs, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco Switches, Cisco - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5a29a09f0027b219 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Wireless network deployment projects?, Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to work in fast-paced, mission-critical environments. Required 15 Cisco certifications such as CCNP Data Center, CCNP Enterprise, CCIE, or equivalent experience. Preferred Hands-on experience with container networking and virtualization integrations. Preferred Familiarity with NIST frameworks and state-level cybersecurity requirements. Preferred Experience with network automation tools (Python, Ansible, REST APIs). Preferred Prior work in state government or large enterprise network environments. Preferred PCCSA - Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate Foundational security, NGFW basics, threats, App-ID, and policy. Preferred ## Description Seeking Network Infrastructure Engineers to support and advance the State's enterprise networking environment. The resources will play a critical role in designing, deploying, and operating new LDC (Liquor Distribution Center) fabrics, networks, indentify-driven access systems, and observability platforms. Along with working closely with the infrastructure team to ensure the State's network services remain reliable, scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise modernization goals, the Engineers will be expected to: * Design, implement, and maintain Cisco Nexus platforms running ACI mode, including VRFs, Bridge Domains, EPGs/ESGs, L3Out, contracts, and fabric policies. * Integrate ACI with virtualization and container platforms including Red Hat OpenShift VMM and Isovalent/Cilium. * Configure and optimize RoCEv2 within the ACI fabric for high-performance, low-latency workloads. * Conduct advanced troubleshooting of ACI fabric health, faults, endpoint learning, contracts, and multi-tenant segmentation. * Develop and maintain fabric documentation, standards, and operational procedures. * Cisco Catalyst & Software-Defined Access. * Deploy and support Cisco Catalyst platforms within campus environments. * Design and maintain Software-Defined Access (SDA) architectures, including SDA Wired Fabric and Fabric-Enabled Wireless. * Manage fabric underlay and overlay, policy mapping, authentication integrations, and assurance operations. * Collaborate with wireless engineers to optimize coverage, performance, and policy enforcement across SDA * Configure and administer Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for TACACS+ device administration, authentication and authorization policy sets, and endpoint profiling. * Integrate Cyber Vision intelligence into profiling, segmentation, and access control workflows. * Support Zero Trust efforts through identity-centric segmentation and policy integration across ACI and SDA fabrics. * Deploy and manage ThousandEyes for end-to-end visibility, routing path analysis, and performance monitoring. * Implement and support Cisco Cyber Vision for OT/IoT asset visibility, device classification, and behavior analysis. * Manage DNA Spaces for location analytics, telemetry ingestion, device behavior, and wireless intelligence. * Provide meaningful insights to leadership using data from these observability platforms. * Troubleshoot complex L2/L3 network issues across multiple environments including VLANs, OSPF, BGP, STP, and multicast. * Designing, and implementing Palo Alto Networks security solutions across enterprise environments. * Create and maintain documentation including architecture diagrams, standards, runbooks, and asset inventories. Assist in modernization planning, platform upgrades, procurement processes, and statewide technology initiatives. *, Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI in production environments. Required 15 Deep knowledge of ACI constructs (VRF, BD, EPG, ESG, L3Out, contracts). Required 15 Experience integrating ACI with OpenShift VMM and Cilium/Isovalent. Required 15 Proficiency with Cisco Catalyst platforms and SDA fabric technologies. Required 15 Experience administering Cisco ISE including TACACS+ and policy-set based NAC. Required 15 Strong understanding of ThousandEyes, Cyber Vision, and DNA Spaces or comparable tools. Required 15 Solid command of core TCP/IP, routing, switching, QoS, and network security fundamentals. Required 15 Ability to develop clear diagrams, documentation, and architectural artifacts. 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