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Overview Job Title: Senior Network & Security Engineer (Cisco ASA, Nexus, ISE, Cloud) Duration: 12 Months Contract Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite) Top Skills • CISCO ASA and ISE FirePower (FTD) • CISCO Catalyst & Nexus 9xSeries (CLI and Automation) CCNP Certification • Experience in setting up Cloud Tech (AWS, Azure GCP) on an existing Network. Hands-on experience Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Cisco technologies and advanced routing protocols, along with strong security and wireless networking expertise. Key Responsibilities • Design, configure, and maintain Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switch infrastructures • Implement and troubleshoot advanced routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and static routing • Deploy and manage Meraki wireless solutions including access points, controllers, and wireless security policies • Configure and maintain Cisco ASA firewalls and Firepower security appliances • Implement network security policies and access controls using Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) • Monitor network performance and optimize traffic flow across LAN, WAN, and wireless networks • Perform network capacity planning and scalability assessments • Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide root cause analysis • Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures • Collaborate with security teams on network segmentation and compliance requirements • Mentor junior network engineers and provide technical guidance Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, or related field • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies • Expert-level knowledge of Cisco Catalyst switch configuration and management • Proficient with Cisco Nexus data center switching platforms • Extensive experience with routing protocols : OSPF, BGP, EIGRP • Hands-on experience with Cisco ASA firewalls and Firepower security modules • Experience deploying and managing Meraki wireless infrastructure • Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices • Experience with VLANs, STP, HSRP / VRRP, and QoS implementation Preferred Qualifications • Cisco ISE implementation and policy management experience • Current Cisco certifications (CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security, or higher) • Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible) • Knowledge of SD-WAN technologies • Familiarity with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, etc.) • Experience in enterprise or service provider environments Technical Skills • Cisco IOS / IOS-XE / NX-OS command line proficiency • Network design and architecture planning • Layer 2 / 3 switching and routing protocols • Wireless networking standards (802.11 a / b / g / n / ac / ax) • Network security implementation and troubleshooting • TCP / IP, DNS, DHCP, and other core networking protocols #J-18808-Ljbffr

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