Cisco Network Engineer

ACARA Solutions and our client in Scottsdale, AZ have 3 contract-to-hire positions

CISCO Network Design Engineer

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced CISCO Network Design Systems Engineer. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on expertise in network design, implementation, and administration of Cisco-based infrastructure. This role requires strong experience in configuration, switches, firewalls, IOS updates, and access control lists, with a preference for experience in virtual firewalls and Red Hat scripting.

Hands-on experience with:

Cisco network hardware (switches, routers, firewalls)

Cisco IOS upgrades and maintenance

Access Control List (ACL) creation and management

Red Hat/Linux environments

Key Responsibilities:

Design, build, and implement secure and scalable Cisco network solutions in support of MUOS-related projects.

Configure and manage Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls, including virtual firewalls.

Perform regular updates and maintenance of Cisco IOS on all applicable devices.

Develop and implement Access Control Lists (ACLs) to enforce security policies and network segmentation.

Create and maintain network design documentation, implementation guides, and configuration records.

Collaborate with systems engineering and cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with DoD standards and RMF frameworks.

Assist in the scripting of network tasks using Red Hat Linux and other automation tools.

Provide troubleshooting and escalation support for complex network and connectivity issues.

Support the building and implementation of design documents, ensuring alignment with mission requirements.

Experience in developing and implementing network design and configuration documents.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Familiarity with MUOS or similar DoD/military satellite communications systems.

Experience in developing and implementing network design and configuration documents.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

(Nice to Have):

Ability to read, update, and modify scripts (Bash, Python, etc.).

Experience working with virtual firewall solutions (e.g., Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet in virtualized environments.

Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE).

Security+ or CISSP certification.