Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced

Resident CCNP Engineer

to provide advanced technical expertise in enterprise network infrastructure, security, and unified communications. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on experience with Cisco technologies and a proven track record in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex enterprise network solutions.

This position is ideal for a highly motivated network professional who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys working directly with customers to deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance network services.

Key Responsibilities

Routing & Switching:

Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, including OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VRF-lite, and route redistribution. Support and optimize enterprise network environments leveraging Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches and routers.

Network Security:

Design, implement, and manage firewall solutions with

Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD)

and

FortiGate

platforms. Administer VPNs (SSL/IPSec) and enforce security policies through

Cisco FMC

and

FortiManager

.

Collaboration & Unified Communications:

Manage

Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM)

environments, including IP phone provisioning, Webex integration, and user administration. Support related systems such as

Cisco Unity Connection

.

Access Control & NAC:

Deploy and manage

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

for network access control, including guest access and policy enforcement via RADIUS, TACACS+, and 802.1X.

Data Center & Virtualization:

Operate and maintain

Cisco UCS

blade and rack infrastructure using UCS Manager, service profiles, and fabric interconnects. Support virtualization environments including

VMware ESXi

.

Server & Security Management:

Perform basic administration of

Windows Server

,

Active Directory

, and

Group Policy

. Utilize

SIEM

tools for monitoring and analyzing security events and logs.

Qualifications

Required Certification:

Cisco Certified Network Professional (

CCNP

) or higher.

Experience:

Minimum 5+ years in enterprise networking and security.

Technical Skills:

Strong expertise in Cisco networking hardware and software. Proficiency in firewall management (Cisco FTD, FortiGate). Working knowledge of virtualization, UCS, and Microsoft Server environments.

Soft Skills:

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation abilities. Strong customer engagement and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (

CCIE

) -- Routing & Switching, Security, or Collaboration. Experience with automation or scripting (Python, Ansible) for network operations. Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure) is a plus.
Job Type: Full-time