Network Engineer POST NUMBER: 464446
Vaco is hiring an experienced Cisco Network Engineer for a full time, fully onsite role in downtown Cincinnati.
Candidates should be comfortable with working onsite 5 days a week (Monday through Friday).
Vaco is hiring a Sr. Cisco Network Engineer responsible for the design, installation, maintenance, and support of an enterprise network infrastructure. This role works with minimal supervision, exercises sound judgment across an established range of decisions, escalates to management when appropriate, and provides regular status updates.
Position Responsibilities
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Design, install, maintain, and support a large-scale enterprise network infrastructure.
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Architect and engineer next-generation networking solutions.
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Analyze network performance data and metrics, prepare reports, and recommend improvements to meet performance and availability objectives.
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Stay current with networking trends to support new and evolving applications, incorporating industry standards and best practices.
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Interface with vendor support teams for contract renewals and ensure proper escalation during outages or degraded performance events.
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Participate in the implementation of disaster recovery solutions and execute periodic disaster recovery testing.
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Provide training and mentorship to team members on technical topics and network design.
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Perform Tier 3 network support for issues not resolved by Help Desk or Tier 2 teams.
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Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Selection Criteria
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts.
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Ability to manage multiple deadlines while working with minimal supervision.
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Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and translate customer requirements into effective technical solutions.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.
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Calm, professional demeanor when handling high-pressure or demanding situations.
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Proven ability to complete tasks accurately and on time, with examples of project planning, execution, and end-to-end delivery.
Educational Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or equivalent relevant experience.
Desired Skills & Experience
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Proven experience supporting large enterprise network environments using Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms.
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Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting VPN and/or SASE solutions (preferred).
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Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting firewalls; Check Point experience is a plus.
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Knowledge of Software Defined Networking and/or cloud-based networking environments.
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Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center.
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Experience with Cisco security solutions such as Identity Services Engine (ISE).
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Experience with Juniper Mist wireless technologies.
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Strong understanding of network flow analysis tools.
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Strong knowledge of routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, OMP, and/or MPLS.
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Familiarity with VMware vCenter, ESXi 7.x, and Cisco Unified Computing Systems (UCS) is a plus.
Certifications & Licenses
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Cisco CCNA or CCNP certification preferred.
Position Demands
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Extended hours may be required during peak workloads or special projects.
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Ability to provide off-hours support as needed, either remotely or on-site.
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Occasional travel (less than 10%) to support remote locations, training, or technology conferences.
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.
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 HR@vaco.com .
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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.