Job Description
Location: Remote (Working on Alaska time, 5 days a week)
Duration: 12 months (with the potential for extension)
Job Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $66.70/hr to $80/hr
Work Authorization: US Citizens and Green Card holders only
Interview Process: 3 rounds
### Summary
Join a state government organization as a Senior Cisco Network Engineer, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on large-scale, critical infrastructure projects. This role places you at the forefront of network innovation, leveraging advanced Cisco technologies to support essential public services. Enjoy competitive compensation, professional growth, and the unique experience of living in the scenic and adventurous environment of Anchorage, Alaska.
### Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Cisco Network Engineer, you will serve as a subject matter expert, responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting in the following areas:
- Cisco Catalyst: Experience with 2960, 3650, 9200, and 9600 Series switches.
- Switching Technologies: Proficient in multi-chassis Ether-channel, Dot1Q, VTP, Spanning Tree, and Cisco Stacking/Stack Virtual technology.
- Cisco Wireless: Expertise with Cisco Wireless technologies (IOS-XE, AIROS).
- Cisco ASA Firewalls: Experience with NAT, IPSEC, SSLVPN, and both Transparent and Routed modes.
- Cisco AnyConnect: Knowledge of policies, profiles, and Secure Boot Loader (SBL).
- Cisco Security Suite: Familiarity with Secure End Point, Umbrella, DUO, StealthWatch, Thousand Eyes, and SecureX.
- Cisco ISE: Proficient in MAB, Dot1x, TACACS, RADIUS, and Posture.
- Routing Protocols: Experience with BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
- VRF Technology and WAN/LAN Design: A minimum of 5 years of experience.
- Cisco SmartNet and Licensing Management: Experience in managing these aspects.
- Open Gear Console Server: Knowledge of logging technologies.
### Required Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of CCNP-level expertise in Routing, Switching, Wireless, and Security.
- Project Management: Proficient in managing network-focused maintenance and deployment projects.
- Hands-On Experience: Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server, including Active Directory structure and File/Print services.
- Networking Knowledge: Understanding of DNS, DHCP, SNMP, NTP, Dot1x, and resilience-based architecture.
- Cisco Meraki Solutions: Familiarity with these solutions, along with NIST 800-37, GRC, and Citrix environments.
- Basic Skills: Proficiency in Linux OS and VMware.
- SSL Certificates: Experience with creation and management.
### Additional Responsibilities
- Engage in mid-level WAN/LAN design, review, and equipment staging.
- Implement equipment, including rack and stack, configuration management, and acceptance testing.
- Provide mentorship to field technicians.
- Support network engineering tasks, contributing without being responsible for design.
If you're passionate about networking technologies and eager to contribute to a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply and be part of this exciting opportunity!
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 40,000.00 140,000.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Remote job,