Senior Cisco Network Engineer (W2 Only)

Overview

Remote
$48 - $48
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Analytical Skill
Attention To Detail
Cisco
Collaboration
Communication
Computer Networking
Conflict Resolution
Customer Facing
Decision-making
Disaster Recovery
Firewall
Frame Relay
Load Balancing
MPLS
Management
NetScaler
Network
Performance Management
Preventive Maintenance
Problem Solving
Project Management
Remote Access
Routing
Switches
Virtual Private Network
WAF
Web Applications
Wireless Communication
Wireless Networking

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Cisco Network Engineer (W2 Only)
Contract Type/Duration: 12-month contract, with potential extension or conversion
Location: 100% Remote
Work Hours: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM, with occasional after-hours work for implementations

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Cisco Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level network solutions, with a strong emphasis on traffic management, load balancing, and secure remote access. This role requires close collaboration with application teams, monitoring and optimizing network performance, conducting regular health checks, addressing security vulnerabilities, and supporting routing, switching, VPN, and wireless technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement traffic management and load balancing solutions (Netscaler preferred), including certificate management and Web Application Firewall (WAF) capabilities.

  • Monitor network performance, identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions.

  • Perform regular security health checks and address vulnerabilities promptly.

  • Support routing, switching, VPN, and wireless networking technologies.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-level solutions.

Required Skills (Top 3)

  1. Traffic Management / Load Balancing (Netscaler preferred)

  2. Routing / Switching (Cisco)

  3. Remote Access / VPN

Preferred Skills

  • Cisco Firewalls, VPN services, and wireless technologies

  • Experience with MPLS, ATM, Frame Relay, SONET

  • QoS and traffic prioritization design/implementation

  • Enterprise-wide network projects & disaster recovery planning

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

  • 5 7 years of professional networking experience

  • CCNP certification preferred

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Independent, accurate, and detail-oriented work style

  • Excellent project management and decision-making skills

  • Effective communication skills, especially in customer-facing situations

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