Cisco Network Expert

Job Purpose

The Cisco Network Expert shall be responsible for designing, operating, monitoring, securing, and optimizing the Client network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, security, and compliance for mission-critical systems and Services.

Key Responsibilities

1. Network Operations & Support

• Operate, monitor, and support the Client enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, and data center networks.
• Ensure 24×7 availability and performance of network services supporting the platform.
• Perform proactive monitoring, fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, and incident resolution.
• Support network connectivity for core financial systems, eServices, integrations, and secure external access.

2. Cisco Infrastructure Management

• Configure, manage, and optimize Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless controllers.
• Implement and maintain VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), QoS, NAT, and load balancing.
• Support Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, ISR, ASA/Firepower, and Wireless solutions as applicable.

3. Network Security & Compliance

• Implement and maintain network security controls, including firewalls, ACLs, VPNs, IPS/IDS, and segmentation.
• Ensure alignment with Government cybersecurity policies, standards, and security guidelines.
• Support secure connectivity for internal users, external stakeholders, and inter-government integrations.
• Assist in security audits, vulnerability assessments, and incident response related to network infrastructure.

4. Data Center & Cloud Connectivity

• Support data center networking, including redundancy, high availability, and disaster recovery connectivity.
• Manage secure connectivity between on-premise infrastructure and cloud platforms, if applicable.
• Ensure resilience and failover mechanisms for critical services.

5. Change, Configuration & Documentation

• Execute network changes in line with change management and IT governance processes.
• Maintain up-to-date network diagrams, configurations, SOPs, and technical documentation.
• Provide input to network architecture improvements and modernization initiatives.

6. Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination

• Work closely with IT teams, system integrators, cybersecurity teams, and service providers.
• Coordinate with Cisco and third-party vendors for troubleshooting, upgrades, and support escalations.
• Support MOF during platform upgrades, major releases, and planned maintenance activities.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field.

Certifications

• CCNP (Enterprise or Security)
• CCIE (Enterprise or Security)
• Cisco Security certifications (Firepower, VPN, ISE) – Advantage

Experience

• Minimum 7–10 years of hands-on experience in enterprise network operations.
• Proven experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical government or financial systems.
• Experience working in regulated environments with strong security and availability requirements.

Technical Skills

• Cisco Routing & Switching (Enterprise-grade)
• Network Security (Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS)
• WAN technologies and inter-site connectivity
• Network monitoring and performance optimization
• High availability, redundancy, and DR network design
• ITSM processes (Incident, Change, Problem Management)

Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months