Cisco Network Engineer

Job Title: Cisco Network Engineer Location: Dayton, OH or Washington Court House, OH Work Arrangement: 100% onsite Employment Type: Long-term contract (No C2C or third party solicitations) Eligibility: U.S. Citizenship required (due to clearance requirements) Overview Vaco is hiring a Cisco Network Engineer for a client supporting regulated, on‑premise operational technology (OT) environments. This role is strictly focused on network engineering and security, with no responsibilities related to systems or operating systems. We are seeking a hands‑on engineer with deep Cisco expertise who can support, maintain, and secure critical network infrastructure in a compliance‑driven setting. Key Responsibilities Support and maintain on‑premise data center network infrastructure Configure, manage, and optimize Cisco network environments, including: Firewalls (FTD / FMC) Switching infrastructure Implement and support core networking technologies such as: VLANs LACP Troubleshoot and resolve network and connectivity issues across environments Ensure secure and compliant network operations within a regulated infrastructure Collaborate with internal teams to maintain network performance, stability, and security Required Qualifications Strong hands‑on experience with Cisco technologies, particularly FTD and FMC Proven experience configuring and managing VLANs and LACP Solid understanding of network engineering principles and best practices Experience supporting on‑premise infrastructure in regulated or secure environments Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues independently Start Date Must be able to start by midMay EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. #J-18808-Ljbffr