Cisco Network Engineer

Cisco Network Engineer

**Local Barrington IL area residents or those willing to relocate to Barrington IL is a must. No Visa sponsorship requirements or C2C candidates will be considered for this role.**

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer with proven experience in Cisco networking technologies and a strong background in network security. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure and efficient network infrastructure across the organization. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Cisco hardware and software, and a deep understanding of security best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Deploy, configure, and manage Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless solutions.

Implement and maintain network security protocols, including firewalls, VPNs, and access controls.

Create standard architecture, process and implementation plan for job sites, managing job site requests.

Monitor and optimize network performance, ensuring reliability and security.

Identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and threats.

Collaborate with IT and security teams on infrastructure design and risk mitigation.

Maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and network diagrams.

Support network-related incident response and troubleshooting.

Assist in audits and compliance activities (e.g., ISO, NIST, HIPAA)

Support the entire corporate and job site network and security configurations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience)

5 years of experience as a Network Engineer in Cisco-based environments

Strong knowledge of Cisco technologies (routing, switching, wireless, and firewalls)

Experience with network security tools and concepts (e.g., ACLs, VPN, IDS/IPS, segmentation)

Hands-on experience with Cisco ASA, Firepower, or Meraki is highly desirable

Familiarity with security standards and frameworks

Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills

Proficient in VPN technologies, firewall rule sets, and intrusion prevention systems (IPS)

Knowledge of network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Cisco DNA Center)

Certifications (Preferred):

Cisco Certification (CCNA), (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate or CCNP Security a plus.

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or CompTIA Security+ a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer.