Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer (CCIE Level) – Cisco ACI & SDA
Contract Independent
Contract W2
1 Year
No Travel Required
On-site
Depends on Experience
Think Big Solutions, Inc
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Skills
- Cisco ACI
- Cisco SDA
- Cisco ISE
- CCIE
- Palo Alto NGFW
- OpenShift VMM
- Cilium
- Isovalent
- ThousandEyes
- Cyber Vision
- DNA Spaces
- Catalyst
- BGP
- OSPF
- TACACS
- NAC
- Data Center Architecture.
Summary
Job Title: Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer (CCIE Level) – Cisco ACI & SDA
Location: Clinton, MS (100% Onsite)
Duration: 06/08/2026 - 03/31/2027 + Long-term Extensions
Pay Rate: $80.00 /hr (C2C, 1099, W2 without benefits)
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 06/08/2026 - 03/31/2027 + Long-term Extensions
Pay Rate: $80.00 /hr (C2C, 1099, W2 without benefits)
Job Type: Contract
Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced, CCIE-level Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer for a long-term contract with the State of Mississippi’s Office of Information Technology (OIT).
In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, security, and ongoing support of the state’s enterprise data center and campus network infrastructure. You will work extensively with Cisco ACI, Software-Defined Access (SDA), Cisco ISE, and Palo Alto firewalls, alongside cutting-edge observability tools.
Core Responsibilities
- Cisco ACI Fabric: Design, administer, and optimize ACI fabrics (VRF, BD, EPG/esg, L3Out).
- Container Integration: Manage ACI integrations with OpenShift VMM and Cilium/Isovalent.
- Campus Network: Deploy and support Catalyst and SDA wired/wireless fabric technologies.
- Identity & Access: Configure identity-driven access via Cisco ISE (TACACS+, NAC, device profiling).
- Network Security: Administer, configure, and troubleshoot state-wide Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW).
- Network Observability: Utilize ThousandEyes, Cyber Vision, and DNA Spaces for deep analytics and monitoring.
- Lifecycle Management: Handle network documentation, lifecycle planning, and support for mission-critical systems.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 15+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise Cisco networking environments.
- Expertise: CCIE-level technical depth (Certification highly preferred).
- Cisco ACI: Proven, production-level expertise with core ACI constructs (VRF, BD, EPG, ESG, L3Out, Contracts).
- Container Platforms: Direct experience integrating ACI with OpenShift VMM and Cilium/Isovalent.
- SDA & Catalyst: Mastery of Cisco Catalyst platforms and Software-Defined Access (SDA) technologies.
- Cisco ISE: Strong background in policy-set based NAC, TACACS+, and advanced authorization workflows.
- Firewalls: Solid command of Palo Alto firewall administration and policy development.
- Observability: Familiarity with ThousandEyes, Cyber Vision, DNA Spaces, or equivalent monitoring tools.
- Fundamentals: Expert knowledge of core TCP/IP, routing, switching, QoS, and security fundamentals.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: 10291785
- Position Id: 8989510
- Posted 8 hours ago
Company Info
About Think Big Solutions, Inc
Its staff is the foundation of Think Big Solution’s global success and continuous transformation. As an actively growing and expanding business, we regularly look to recruit and develop exceptional talent looking to progress in a fast-moving environment.
Since our founding, we have fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees in every location play an active role in providing memorable experiences to clients investing in our various services – Software Test Automation, Cloud Solutions, Infrastructure as a Service, etc.
So, if you’re looking to join our robust team, feel free to explore our current openings and contact our team for more information.
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