Cisco ISE Network Engineer

Network Engineer

6 to 12 month contract

Columbia, MD - Fully Onsite

Overview:

• CCNP level experience required. Cert preferred, but experience should suffice.
• **STRONG WITH CISCO ISE.
• No design work
• Cutovers with upgrades
• Switch replacement
• No firewall experience needed
• Any understanding of wireless, Meraki would be helpful but not required.
• Understanding of VLANs
• Understanding of how phones are connected

Position Summary:

We are seeking a motivated Network Engineer with a strong networking foundation and CCNP-level knowledge to support a variety of network infrastructure projects within a large enterprise environment. This individual will work under the guidance of a senior CCIE-level engineer, assisting with network upgrades, switch deployments, and Meraki camera initiatives across multiple locations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to gain hands-on experience supporting enterprise networking projects while expanding their technical skills alongside experienced network architects.

Responsibilities:

· Perform Layer 2 access switch replacements and network hardware refreshes.

· Configure and deploy Cisco switches and perform basic router configurations.

· Support network upgrade projects, including planned cutovers and migrations.

· Assist with the deployment and support of Meraki camera infrastructure.

· Troubleshoot network connectivity issues and respond to outage-related support requests.

. Provide hands-on support for wireless access points when needed, escalating to senior engineers for advanced troubleshooting.

· Verify network connectivity following installations and upgrades.

· Work closely with a CCIE-level engineer on implementation activities and project execution.

· Document completed work and communicate project status to the team.

Required Qualifications

· CCNP certification or equivalent networking knowledge.

· Strong Experience with Cisco ISE.

· Experience configuring Cisco switches in an enterprise environment.

· Understanding of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking fundamentals.

· Solid knowledge of VLANs and network segmentation.

· Understanding of how VoIP phones connect and communicate across a network.

· Experience supporting network cutovers, hardware replacements, or infrastructure upgrades.

· Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work onsite in Columbia, MD.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience with Cisco Meraki products.

· Basic understanding of wireless networking concepts, including access points, SSIDs, RF fundamentals, and wireless troubleshooting.

· Experience supporting Meraki wireless or camera deployments.

· Exposure to Cisco router configuration.

Nice to Know:

· This is an implementation-focused role—not a network design position.

· Firewall administration is not required.

· Candidates should be comfortable performing hands-on network installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting while collaborating with senior engineering resources.

. Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn are essential for success in this role.