Senior Network Engineer

DescriptionKforce has a client in NYC that is seeking a Senior Network Engineer.Responsibilities:* Support and operate a large-scale Cisco enterprise network environment* Troubleshoot and maintain Cisco SDA fabric deployments and Catalyst Center infrastructure* Administer and support Cisco ISE services, including authentication, authorization, profiling, and network access policies* Support high-density enterprise and healthcare wireless environments* Manage Cisco Nexus data center networking solutions leveraging VXLAN/EVPN architectures* Configure, troubleshoot, and support Cisco Secure Firewall technologies* Participate in major incident response efforts and serve as a technical lead during P1 network outages* Conduct root cause analysis and drive long-term remediation efforts* Collaborate with infrastructure, security, cloud, and application teams* Follow operational processes and change management procedures using ServiceNow* Participate in a 24x7 support model, including on-call responsibilitiesPerform advanced troubleshooting related to:* Wireless connectivity* RF optimization* Client roaming* Performance issuesRequirements* Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA)* Experience administering and troubleshooting Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center)* Strong experience supporting large-scale Cisco routing and switching environmentsStrong expertise with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), including:* Authentication & Authorization* Endpoint Profiling* Network Access Control* Endpoint Onboarding* Extensive experience supporting large Cisco enterprise environments* Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controllers* Strong enterprise wireless troubleshooting skills* Experience with Cisco Secure Firewall technologiesStrong understanding of Cisco Nexus Data Center technologies, including:* VXLAN* EVPN* Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)Additional Technical Experience:* Cisco Catalyst 9130/916x Access Points* BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP routing protocols* Azure networking and ExpressRoute connectivity* Hybrid cloud networking* ServiceNow incident, change, and operational workflows* Network performance monitoring and troubleshooting* Root cause analysis and incident managementJob TypeContractCompensation70 - $90