Job Title: Network Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Clinton, MS
Interview Mode: Web Cam
Responsibilities:
Cisco ACI & Data Center Networking
- 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.
Identity-Driven Networking & Security Technologies
- 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.
Visibility, Analytics & Observability
- 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.
Core Network Engineering
- 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.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 15 years of experience working with Cisco networking.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI in production environments.
- Deep knowledge of ACI constructs (VRF, BD, EPG, ESG, L3Out, contracts).
- Experience integrating ACI with OpenShift VMM and Cilium/Isovalent.
- Proficiency with Cisco Catalyst platforms and SDA fabric technologies.
- Experience administering Cisco ISE including TACACS+ and policy-set based NAC.
- Strong understanding of ThousandEyes, Cyber Vision, and DNA Spaces or comparable tools.
- Solid command of core TCP/IP, routing, switching, QoS, and network security fundamentals.
- Ability to develop clear diagrams, documentation, and architectural artifacts.
- Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to work in fast-paced, mission-critical environments
Preferred Technical Skills
- Cisco certifications such as CCNP Data Center, CCNP Enterprise, CCIE, or equivalent experience.
- Hands-on experience with container networking and virtualization integrations.
- Familiarity with NIST frameworks and state-level cybersecurity requirements.
- Experience with network automation tools (Python, Ansible, REST APIs).
- Prior work in state government or large enterprise network environments.
- PCCSA – Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate
- Foundational security, NGFW basics, threats, App-ID, and policy.
- PCNSA – Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator