Cisco Network Engineer

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Vaco by Highspring, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Job Title: Cisco Network Engineer Location: Dayton, OH or Washington Court House, OHWork Arrangement: 100% onsiteEmployment Type: Long-term contract (No C2C or third party solicitations)Eligibility: U.S. Citizenship required (due to clearance requirements)OverviewVaco 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 ResponsibilitiesSupport 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 QualificationsStrong 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 DateMust be able to start by mid May