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 mid May Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a