Cisco ISE Network Engineer

Title: Network / Systems Analyst

Location: BOC 1006 E Bearss Ave, Lutz, FL 33549

Duration: 6 Months contract

Hours: M-F 8am
-5pm

Openings: 2

Hybrid: 4 days onsite

Key Requirements: Hands‑on experience with Cisco ISE, network segmentation, or Catalyst Center

• Patch and upgrade Cisco network equipment (routers and switches), conduct vulnerability assessments, and support design and implementation of secure, resilient network infrastructure.
• Design, implement, and manage LAN, WAN, SDN, Cisco ACI fabrics, and OT networks for high availability, performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Deploy, maintain, and optimize Cisco network technologies including routers, switches, wireless access points, and ACI components with proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and lifecycle upgrades.
• Enhance network security and compliance by developing, implementing, and enforcing policies related to segmentation, NAC enforcement, and industry‑aligned standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and maintain network segmentation strategies, including micro‑segmentation and policy‑based controls across ACI and traditional environments.
• Administer NAC technologies such as Cisco ISE, ensuring secure device authentication, access enforcement, and continuous posture assessments.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues related to network infrastructure, DDoS protection, NAC, segmentation policies, and load balancer load balancers.
• Provide project leadership and collaborate with peers on network security, segmentation strategy, and compliance initiatives.

• 5–7 years of experience planning, designing, implementing, and supporting new and existing network systems.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with Cisco routers, switches, wireless access points, and route/switch configuration.
• Strong background in patching and upgrading Cisco network equipment.
• Proficiency in router/switch configuration and break‑fix troubleshooting.
• 8 years of experience in network management focusing on Cisco technologies, WAN, SDN, and ACI environments.
• Experience implementing network segmentation and NAC enforcement.

• Experience with data center architectures, OT network environments, and regulated industries such as utilities.
• Experience with cloud, compute, and storage ecosystems, ITIL processes, and vendor/operations management.
• Advanced IP networking knowledge and understanding of industry‑specific compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with network licensing optimization, cloud networking solutions, and modern hybrid architectures.
• Commitment to staying current with technological advancements and best practices.

• CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent professional certifications.
• Additional certifications in Cisco ACI, Cisco ISE, or SDN networking are advantageous.

• Experience with load balancers (Net Scaler, F5).
• Experience using Solar Winds, Net Flow or similar network monitoring tools.
• Exposure to DDoS protection solutions.

• Patching and upgrading Cisco routers and switches, vulnerability remediation, and maintaining secure operational readiness.
• Designing, implementing, and supporting network infrastructure across Power Plants, Solar Fields, and Control Centers with Cisco routers, switches, wireless APs, and ACI fabrics.
• Performing network device replacements, upgrades, and lifecycle refreshes across multiple sites.
• Partnering with cross‑functional teams for seamless deployment of server, storage, and infrastructure components.
• Monitoring, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving issues related to network infrastructure, DDoS protection, NAC, segmentation policies, and Net Scaler load balancers.
• Providing project leadership and collaborating with peers on network security, segmentation strategy, and compliance initiatives.