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Cisco Network Engineer

Cisco Network Engineer

619 RecruitingBarrington, IL
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Job Description

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 (, 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 (, 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 (, 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.

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