Senior Network Engineer

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Network Infrastructure Management

• Design, configure, and maintain comprehensive Cisco switching and routing infrastructure
• Provide expert-level

  Layer 2 support

  including VLAN management, STP optimization, and EtherChannel configurations
• Implement and manage

  Cisco Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

  solutions and ACI fabric
• Configure and maintain

  Cisco switching platforms

  including Catalyst and Nexus series switches
• Support

  Cisco routing technologies

  including OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP implementations

Cisco Security Solutions

• Configure and maintain

  Cisco Firewall

  solutions (ASA and FTD) for network security and segmentation
• Implement and manage

  Cisco Umbrella

  cloud security platform for DNS filtering and threat protection
• Deploy and support

  Cisco ISE

  (Identity Services Engine) for network access control
• Configure

  Cisco VPN

  solutions including AnyConnect and site-to-site VPN connections
• Manage

  Cisco Endpoint Security

  solutions for comprehensive device protection

Unified Communications Support

• Support and maintain

  Cisco Call Manager

  (CUCM) for unified communications and telephony
• Configure and troubleshoot

  Cisco Telepresence

  systems for telemedicine and collaboration
• Manage Cisco Unity Connection and voice gateway configurations
• Provide support for IP telephony infrastructure and endpoint devices

Network Operations & Monitoring

• Ensure 24/7 availability of critical network infrastructure supporting healthcare systems
• Implement network monitoring solutions using Cisco Prime and third-party tools
• Perform network performance analysis and optimization
• Conduct regular network health assessments and capacity planning
• Maintain network documentation including diagrams, configurations, and procedures

Preferred candidate profile

Experience & Education

• 7-10 years

  of hands-on network engineering experience with focus on Cisco technologies
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field
• Healthcare IT experience preferred
• Experience in 24/7 operations environment

Essential Cisco Technical Skills

Cisco Switching & Layer 2 Technologies:

• Expert-level experience with Cisco Catalyst switch series (2960, 3850, 9300, 9500)
• Advanced knowledge of VLANs, VTP, STP (RSTP/MSTP), EtherChannel, and Port Security
• Experience with Cisco Nexus switching platforms and VPC configurations
• Understanding of Layer 2 troubleshooting methodologies and tools

Cisco Routing Technologies:

• Proficiency with Cisco ISR and ASR router platforms
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP
• Experience with policy-based routing and route redistribution
• Understanding of WAN technologies and MPLS

Cisco Security Portfolio:

• Hands-on experience with Cisco ASA firewalls and FTD (Firepower Threat Defense)
• Knowledge of Cisco ISE deployment and policy configuration
• Experience with Cisco Umbrella cloud security platform
• Understanding of network access control and 802.1X implementations

Cisco SDN and Advanced Technologies:

• Experience with Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure)
• Knowledge of Cisco DNA Center and SD-WAN solutions
• Understanding of software-defined networking concepts
• Familiarity with network automation and programmability

Additional Technical Requirements

• VPN Technologies:

  AnyConnect, site-to-site VPN, DMVPN configurations

• Wireless Networking:

  Cisco wireless controllers and access point management

• Network Monitoring:

  Experience with SNMP, NetFlow, and network analysis tools

• Virtualization:

  Understanding of network requirements for Citrix and VMware environments