Network Engineer

Company: Utilities Company Position: Network Engineer Term: 6-month contract with potential to renew or turn perm Pay: $56/Hr Location: Tampa, FL - 4 days on site 1 day remote Work Authorization: USC or GC ONLY Certification: Must have either CCNA or CCNP - Additional certifications in Cisco ACI, Cisco ISE, or SDN networking are advantageous. Experience: 8 years of experience in Networking and specifically with Cisco ISE, Cisco ACI, Cisco Nexus 5-7 years of experience planning, designing, implementing, and supporting new and existing network systems. Extensive hands‑on experience with Cisco routers, switches, and wireless access points for patching and upgrading Proficiency in router/switch configuration and break‑fix troubleshooting. Experience implementing network segmentation and NAC enforcement. Familiarity with network licensing optimization, cloud networking solutions, and modern hybrid architectures. Responsibilities: Design, Deploy, & Manage Network Infrastructure: Oversee high-availability enterprise (LAN, WAN, SDN) and OT networks across power plants, solar fields, and control centers. Hardware Lifecycle Management: Handle installations, upgrades, patching, and refreshes for Cisco routers, switches, wireless APs, NetScaler load balancers, and ACI fabrics. Network Segmentation & Policy: Develop and enforce macro- and micro-segmentation strategies across traditional and ACI environments. Identity & Access Management: Administer NAC technologies (Cisco ISE) for secure device authentication, posture assessments, and access enforcement. Security & Vulnerability Management: Remediate vulnerabilities, manage DDoS protection, and ensure alignment with industry regulatory compliance standards. Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Proactively monitor performance and diagnose complex infrastructure, security, and load-balancing issues. Cross-Functional Project Leadership: Lead network initiatives and partner with cross-functional teams to integrate server, storage, and security components.