Network Systems Analyst

Job Summary:

• The primary focus of these roles is to perform patching and upgrading of Cisco network equipment (routers and switches), conduct vulnerability assessments, and support the design and implementation of secure, resilient network infrastructure.
• This includes advanced responsibilities across Cisco ACI, network segmentation strategies, and Network Access Control (NAC) solutions.
• Patching and upgrading Cisco routers and switches, vulnerability remediation, and maintaining secure operational readiness.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage the organization’s network infrastructure—including LAN, WAN, SDN, Cisco ACI fabrics, and OT networks—ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Deploy, maintain, and optimize Cisco network technologies, including routers, switches, wireless access points, and ACI components, while ensuring secure operations through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and lifecycle upgrades.
• Enhance network security and compliance by developing, implementing, and enforcing policies related to segmentation, NAC enforcement, and industry-aligned standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and maintain network segmentation strategies, including micro-segmentation and policy-based controls across ACI and traditional environments.
• Administer NAC technologies (e.g., Cisco Client), ensuring secure device authentication, access enforcement, and continuous posture assessments.

Certifications:

• CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent professional certifications.
• Additional certifications in Cisco ACI, Cisco Client, or SDN networking are advantageous.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5–7 years of experience planning, designing, implementing, and supporting new and existing network systems.
• Extensive handson experience with Cisco routers, switches, and wireless access points.
• Strong background in patching and upgrading Cisco network equipment (routers/switches).
• Proficiency in router/switch configuration and breakfix troubleshooting.
• Required: 8 years of experience in network management with a focus on Cisco technologies, WAN, SDN, and ACI environments.
• Experience implementing network segmentation and NAC enforcement.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with data center architectures, OT network environments, and work in the utility or similarly regulated industries.
• Experience with load balancers (e.g., NetScaler, F5).
• Experience using SolarWinds, Net Flow or similar network monitoring tools.
• Exposure to DDoS protection solutions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong network operations and management capabilities.
• Working knowledge of cloud, compute, and storage ecosystems, ITIL processes, and vendor/operations management.
• Strong business and technical acumen with the ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across teams.
• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and within collaborative team environments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) Preferred:

• Advanced IP networking knowledge.
• Understanding of industry-specific compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with network licensing optimization, cloud networking solutions, and modern hybrid architectures.
• Commitment to staying current with technological advancements and best practices.