Network Engineer - SME

Cambridge, MA, US • Posted 20 hours ago • Updated 20 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
No Travel Required
On-site
Depends on Experience
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  • Network Engineer - SME

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Network Engineer - SME
Cambridge, MA
12+ Months

Key Responsibilities

As an SME, you are the highest technical escalation point and the architect of the network environment.

  • Network Architecture & Design: Lead the design and implementation of scalable, stable, and secure network services (LAN/WAN/WLAN).

  • Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE): A major focus for current DOT roles is managing and administering the Cisco ISE environment for network access control.

  • IPv6 Transition: Leading the enterprise-wide transition from IPv4 to IPv6 across various network domains.

  • Security Integration: Designing and managing security measures, including Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Firepower VPNs, and implementing automated security probes.

  • Virtualization: Collaborating with virtualization teams to ensure physical network hardware interoperates seamlessly with VMware-based virtual environments.

  • Advanced Troubleshooting: Solving the most complex Tier 3/4 network issues that lower-level engineers cannot resolve.

     


Core Technical Requirements

CategoryRequirements
ExperienceTypically 10+ years of network engineering/architecture experience.
HardwareCisco Routers/Switches (Catalyst & Nexus), Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Firepower.
ProtocolsExpert-level BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, QoS, and Spanning Tree (STP).
Software/ToolsCisco ISE (High Priority), Wireshark, SolarWinds, or NetBrain.
EducationBS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (equivalent experience often accepted).
CertificationsCCNP (Enterprise/Security) is usually the minimum; CCIE is highly preferred for SME levels
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  • Dice Id: 91122985
  • Position Id: 8929277
  • Posted 20 hours ago
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