Network Engineer

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Job Title: Network Engineer (CCNP / Cisco ISE / Security-Focused) Location: On-site (South Florida) → Hybrid after ramp-up Schedule: Includes on-call rotation

We're seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to join a small, high-performing IT team supporting a fast-paced, 24/7 television broadcasting environment. This role is heavily focused on secure design, implementation, and operations, with a strong emphasis on Cisco technologies, identity-based networking, and cross-team collaboration.

Candidates must be able to analyze network traffic, troubleshoot complex connectivity issues, configure routing and segmentation, and maintain highly available network services in a production environment where downtime directly impacts broadcast operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure across a multi-site environment.
• Engineer and maintain network security controls with a cybersecurity-first mindset.
• Deploy and manage Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for NAC, posture, and 802.1X authentication.
• Configure and support Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) firewalls, VPNs, and policies.
• Implement and troubleshoot:
• BGP routing
• Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
• Site-to-site and remote access VPNs (Cisco Secure Client).
• Support 802.1X authentication, certificate-based access, and endpoint posture validation.
• Maintain and optimize network monitoring and alerting systems using SolarWinds and Elasticsearch for centralized logging, event analysis, troubleshooting, and operational visibility.
• Collaborate with systems teams on integrations with:
• Active Directory
• PKI / certificate services
• Create and maintain network diagrams and documentation.
• Support virtualization networking.
• Follow and contribute to change management processes (planning, approvals, validation, rollback).
• Participate in on-call rotation and incident response
• Continuously evaluate and recommend new technologies and improvements and help with purchase decisions.

Required Qualifications

• CCNP certification (required)
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on enterprise networking experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Cisco routing & switching (Nexus and Catalyst)
• Cisco ISE (design, deployment, troubleshooting)
• Cisco FTD firewalls
• Meraki Firewalls
• VRF, HSRP, VLANs, ACLs, and policy-based routing (PBR)
• Routing protocols including BGP and OSPF/EIGRP
• 802.1X (wired/wireless) and NAC implementations
• Cisco Secure Client (VPN)
• Certificate-based authentication / PKI
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as:
• Ansible
• Terraform
• SolarWinds or similar monitoring platforms
• Active Directory integrations (LDAP, group-based access, etc.)
• VMware and/or Hyper-V networking
• Strong documentation discipline and experience with change management protocols.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco ISE certification (highly preferred).
• Experience integrating network infrastructure with security platforms (EDR/XDR, SIEM, etc.).
• Familiarity with Zero Trust / identity-based networking models.
• Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) concepts and platforms.

Soft Skills

• Self-motivated, proactive, and accountable.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across technical teams.
• Willingness to bring new ideas, challenge assumptions, and stay current with emerging technologies.

Work Environment

• On-site required initially , hybrid schedule available after onboarding and demonstrated proficiency.
• Small team environment with high visibility and impact.
• Exposure to real-world, production-critical systems and security operations.

*** All of the essential functions of this position are not necessarily described in this posting.

*** We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age gender, marital status, disability, matriculation or political affiliation. Any offer of employment is conditioned on successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks. A Valid driver's license is required.