Network Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Clinton, MS

Duration: 12+ Months

Required Skills/Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience working with Cisco networking.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 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/Not Required:

• 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

Focuses on NGFW configuration, security profiles, NAT, App-ID, URL filtering, WildFire