Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer – Cisco Wireless, ISE & Private LTE

Location: Onsite (Osceola, AR)

Contract to hire after 6 months 

Key Responsibilities

• Support, enhance, and troubleshoot a large‑scale enterprise wireless environment
• Administer and optimize Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for:
  • Wired and wireless 802.1X
  • Certificate‑based authentication
  • TACACS
  • Visitor access portals
• Manage and support:
  • Cisco 9800 wireless controllers
  • Cisco and Meraki access points
• Partner closely with internal IT and OT teams to ensure secure and reliable network access across industrial systems
• Troubleshoot authentication, certificate, and connectivity issues in complex environments
• Assist with documentation, knowledge sharing, and upskilling internal team members
• Contribute to roadmap discussions around Private LTE / 5G and future network initiatives
• Work directly in production environments to validate, test, and implement solutions

Required Technical Experience (Non‑Negotiable)

• Strong, hands‑on experience with Cisco ISE in enterprise environments
  • Wired & wireless authentication
  • Certificate‑based environments
• Enterprise wireless experience supporting:
  • Cisco 9800 controllers
  • Cisco APs and Meraki APs
• Experience supporting networks with:
  • Hundreds of access points
  • Multiple wireless controllers
  • Large numbers of authenticated endpoints
• Proven ability to come into existing environments and operate independently
• Experience working in large, complex enterprise networks

Preferred / Bonus Experience

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or OT environments
• Exposure to or hands‑on experience with:
  • Private LTE or Private 5G networks
  • Industrial networking use cases
• Familiarity working alongside:
  • OT engineers
  • Control systems teams
  • Plant operations
• Cisco certifications (CCNP, CCIE‑track) are a plus, but practical experience is valued more than credentials

Work Environment

• Onsite role in a steel manufacturing facility
• Must be comfortable:
  • Walking the plant floor
  • Climbing stairs
  • Working in hot and cold temperatures
• This role requires physical presence—remote‑only candidates will not be considered

Soft Skills & Cultural Fit (Critical)

• Self‑driven and proactive
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable navigating IT vs. OT dynamics
• Thick‑skinned and professional under pressure
• Able to work through conflict without taking things personally
• Team‑oriented with a collaborative mindset