Sr. Cisco Network Engineer

*** ON-SITE role *** MUST

currently

live in Anchorage, AK ****** Multi-year project ***Overview:We are seeking a

Sr. Cisco Network Engineer

to join our clients team in Anchorage, AK. This position will serve as the

Subject Matter Expert (SME)

for Cisco network configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting, ensuring optimal performance of routing, switching, wireless, and security technologies. The role requires onsite presence and offers a chance to work on large-scale network deployment and maintenance projects with the possibility of multi-year contract extensions.You will focus on

supporting and engineering

network configurations, deployments, and troubleshooting, with a focus on Cisco technologies. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring smooth implementation and management of networking infrastructure, without the need to design the systems from scratch.Key Responsibilities:Provide SME-level support for

Cisco Catalyst

series switches (2960, 3650, 9200, 9600)Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot

Cisco Stacking

and

Switch Stack Virtual

technologyManage and support

switching technologies

(Multi-chassis Ether-channel, Dot1Q, VTP, Spanning-Tree)Handle

Cisco Wireless

technologies, including

IOS-XE

and

AIROSConfigure and troubleshoot

Cisco ASA Firewalls

(NAT, IPSEC, SSLVPN, Transparent/Routed)Administer and manage

Cisco AnyConnect

policies and profilesWork with

Cisco FMC

and

NGFWUtilize the

Cisco Security Suite , including

Secure End Point, Umbrella, DUO, StealthWatch, Thousand Eyes, SecureXManage

Cisco ISE

with MAB/Dot1x/TACACS/RADIUS/PostureSupport routing protocols such as

BGP, OSPF, and EIGRPImplement and manage

VRF TechnologyHandle

Cisco SmartNet

administration, smart account management, licensing, and ELAUtilize

Open Gear Console Server

for logging and managementPerform mid-level

WAN/LAN Design

and configuration managementOversee equipment staging, rack & stack, and acceptance testingMentor field technicians and provide

technical project managementTechnical Requirements:5+ years of CCNP-level

experience in routing, switching, wireless, and securityProficiency in

Cisco Meraki ,

Ubiquity and RADWIN Wireless PTP/PTMP , and

Nexus 5KExperience with

Microsoft Windows Server (Active Directory Structure, File/Print Services)Knowledge of

DNS, DHCP, SNMP, NTP, Dot1xFamiliarity with

Linux OS

at a basic levelExperience in

NIST 800-37 ,

GRC ,

Citrix , and SSL certificate managementAdditional Qualifications:Experience in

technical project management

for network-focused maintenance and deployment projectsAbility to mentor junior techniciansProficient understanding of the

OSI model

and redundancy/resilience-based architecturePay:$55 - $65 /hrLocation:On-site dailyAnchorage, AKSchedule:Monday - Friday40 hours------------TalentBridge -- Connecting People with Their PurposeAs one of the nations leading professional recruiting companies, TalentBridge successfully places thousands of candidates in their dream jobs every year.At TalentBridge, were passionate about connecting people with their purpose, and we go above and beyond to be the trusted partner to the people we serve. We value relationships over transactions relationships grounded in open communication and honesty. Were built on collaboration and teamwork both with internal team members and with each and every candidate we represent. And that goes beyond a vested interest in your professional success, to rooting for your personal success.Were not just another staffing company churning and burning our way through candidates. Our seasoned recruiting professionals love what they do the Charlotte Observer named us a Top Workplace two years running and theyre great at it!We know success begins with personal connections, so we work hard every day to get to know the person behind the resume so we can help our candidates find the best job, not just a job.Thats a fantastic reason to get out of bed every morning, and were excited to share it with an expanding team. Will you join us?Proven ProcessWe follow a disciplined, proven process to help ensure success in matching high-quality candidates with high-performance companies. It starts with an in-depth understanding of your skills and experience. It continues with a deep dive into your passions which, in turn, help us to find your purpose. Its a process that goes well beyond your resume one that values relationships over transactions in order to optimize success in your job search.