Network Systems Analyst

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Network and Systems Analyst (Cisco) in Tampa, FL (4 days onsite).

Primary Function:
The primary focus of these roles is to perform patching and upgrading of Cisco network equipment (routers and switches), conduct vulnerability assessments, and support the design and implementation of secure, resilient network infrastructure. This includes advanced responsibilities across Cisco ACI, network segmentation strategies, and Network Access Control (NAC) solutions.

Typical Day-to-Day Tasks:
* Working with Network Team to implement NAC, Segmentation and SASE
* Networking Engineering tasks and documentation

Duties:
* Design, implement, and manage the organization's network infrastructure-including LAN, WAN, SDN, Cisco ACI fabrics, and OT networks-ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, and reliability
* Deploy, maintain, and optimize Cisco network technologies, including routers, switches, wireless access points, and ACI components, while ensuring secure operations through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and lifecycle upgrades
* Enhance network security and compliance by developing, implementing, and enforcing policies related to segmentation, NAC enforcement, and industry-aligned standards and regulatory requirements
* Implement and maintain network segmentation strategies, including micro-segmentation and policy-based controls across ACI and traditional environments
* Administer NAC technologies (e.g., Cisco ISE), ensuring secure device authentication, access enforcement, and continuous posture assessments

REQUIREMENTS:
* 8 years of experience in network management with a focus on Cisco technologies, WAN, SDN, ACI environments, Cisco ISE, Cisco ACI, and Cisco Nexus
* 5-7 years of experience planning, designing, implementing, and supporting new and existing network systems
* Network Segmentation, SASE, NAC
* Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco routers, switches, and wireless access points
* Strong background in patching and upgrading Cisco network equipment (routers/switches)
* Proficiency in router/switch configuration and break fix troubleshooting
* Experience implementing network segmentation and NAC enforcement

Preferred:
* Experience with data center architectures, OT network environments, and work in the utility or similarly regulated industries

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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