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David Careers

Network Engineer

Posted 2 days ago

clearpointHouston (TX)
Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsComputer Systems Design Services

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$50.00 - $52.00 per hour

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About the role

Network Engineer
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Contract to Hire (6 Months)
Hourly Rate: $50.00 - $52.00 / Per hour
Summary: The Network Engineer will design, secure, and support the Cisco network. The best candidate will own network access control through Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). This is a fast-paced, on-site role. Core hours are weekdays, with some after-hours required. Occasional travel between Houston-area facilities is expected.
Duties: Administer and enhance Cisco ISE: 802.1X, MAB, posture, guest and BYOD access, device profiling, and TrustSec/SGT policy.- Design, deploy, and troubleshoot Cisco switching, routing, and wireless networks.- Monitor network health and performance; resolve incidents and outages quickly, with clear root-cause documentation.- Manage change control, patching, firmware lifecycle, configuration backups, and network documentation.- Work with security, infrastructure, and application teams on firewall rules, VPN, and access policy.- Partner with vendors, carriers, and integrators on projects and escalations.- Support network integration for new organizations, facilities, and acquisitions.- Participate in an on-call rotation and provide on-site coverage.
Requirements: 5+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco ISE in production, including policy sets, authentication and authorization profiles, and certificate-based access.- Strong working knowledge of 802.1X, RADIUS, VLANs, STP, OSPF/BGP, QoS, and wireless (WLC/AP) operations.- Experience administering Cisco Catalyst and/or Nexus switching in an enterprise or venue environment.- Solid troubleshooting skills using packet capture, logs, and monitoring tools.- Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical staff.- Network automation skills (Python, Ansible, or REST APIs).- Experience integrating networks after an acquisition or merger.
Education / Certifications: Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field, or equivalent experience.- Must have Current Cisco CCNA certification. Preferred
Qualifications: CCNP Enterprise or Cisco Certified Specialist in ISE.- Experience with Cisco DNA Center / Catalyst Center, Meraki, or SD-Access.- Familiarity with firewalls (Cisco Secure Firewall or equivalent), VPN, and Zero

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