Network Infrastructure Engineer Location: Clinton, MS (Onsite No Remote)

Job Title: Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Clinton, MS (Onsite – No Remote)
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Travel: Required (Local Only)
Security Clearance: Local Candidates Preferred
Number of Openings: 3

Seeking a highly experienced Network Infrastructure Engineer to support enterprise networking modernization initiatives. This is a hands-on engineering role responsible for designing, deploying, and supporting next-generation network fabrics, identity-driven networking solutions, observability platforms, and security technologies across statewide operations.

• 15+ years of Cisco networking experience
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ACI in production environments
• Deep expertise with:
  • VRF
  • Bridge Domains (BD)
  • EPG / ESG
  • L3Out
  • Contracts
  • Fabric Policies
• Experience integrating Cisco ACI with:
  • OpenShift VMM
  • Cilium / Isovalent
• Strong experience with Cisco Nexus and Data Center Networking
• Cisco Catalyst Switching
• Software Defined Access (SDA)
• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• TACACS+
• NAC Policy Administration
• ThousandEyes
• Cisco Cyber Vision
• Cisco DNA Spaces

• TCP/IP
• Routing & Switching
• OSPF
• BGP
• STP
• Multicast
• QoS
• Palo Alto Firewalls
• Network Segmentation
• Zero Trust Architectures

• Python
• Ansible
• REST APIs
• Container Networking
• Virtualization Integrations
• NIST Security Frameworks
• State Government Experience
• Enterprise Network Modernization Projects

• CCNP Enterprise
• CCNP Data Center
• CCIE
• PCCSA
• PCNSA

• Design and support Cisco ACI fabrics
• Deploy and maintain Cisco Catalyst SDA environments
• Configure and administer Cisco ISE
• Implement Zero Trust segmentation strategies
• Manage ThousandEyes, Cyber Vision, and DNA Spaces
• Troubleshoot complex Layer 2/Layer 3 issues
• Design and implement Palo Alto security solutions
• Create architecture diagrams, standards, and operational documentation
• Support statewide infrastructure modernization initiatives

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