Network Infrastructure Engineer

Overview

Job Title: Network Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Onsite - Clinton, MS

Duration: 9 Months

• Design, implement, and maintain advanced Cisco ACI data center and campus network solutions, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.
• Integrate ACI with virtualization/container platforms (Red Hat Open Shift VMM, Cilium/Isovalent) and optimize RoCEv2 for high-performance workloads.
• Troubleshoot ACI fabric health, multi-tenant segmentation, endpoint learning, and contract issues.
• Develop and maintain detailed network documentation, operational standards, and procedures.
• Deploy and support Cisco Catalyst platforms and Software-Defined Access (SDA) architectures, including fabric-enabled wired and wireless networks.
• Manage authentication integrations, policy mapping, and assurance operations across SDA environments.
• Configure and administer Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for device administration, endpoint profiling, and policy enforcement.
• Integrate and support Cyber Vision for OT/IoT visibility and security, and lead Zero Trust identity-centric segmentation efforts.
• Deploy and manage network observability and analytics tools (Thousand Eyes, DNA Spaces, Cyber Vision) for performance monitoring and reporting.
• Troubleshoot complex L2/L3 issues (VLANs, OSPF, BGP, STP, multicast) and implement Palo Alto Networks security solutions.
• Assist with modernization planning, platform upgrades, procurement, and statewide IT initiatives.
• Create and maintain architectural diagrams, runbooks, and asset inventories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize coverage, policy enforcement, and network performance.
• Communicate technical information and insights to leadership and stakeholders.

• Significant hands-on experience with Cisco ACI and Catalyst platforms in production.
• Proficiency with core networking (TCP/IP, routing, switching, QoS, security).
• Experience with Open Shift VMM, Cilium/Isovalent, and Cisco ISE.
• Familiarity with observability tools (Thousand Eyes, Cyber Vision, DNA Spaces).
• Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, mission-critical government environments.

• Cisco certifications (CCNP, CCIE) or equivalent experience.
• Experience with container networking, network automation (Python, Ansible, REST APIs).
• Familiarity with NIST frameworks, state cybersecurity, and large enterprise/state government networks.
• Palo Alto Networks certifications (PCCSA, PCNSA).