What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Infrastructure Engineer position at Beacon Systems, Inc?
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI in production environments.
- Deep knowledge of ACI constructs (VRF, BD, EPG, ESG, L3Out, contracts).
- Experience integrating ACI with OpenShift VMM and Cilium/Isovalent.
- Proficiency with Cisco Catalyst platforms and SDA fabric technologies.
- Experience administering Cisco ISE including TACACS and policy-set based NAC.
- Strong understanding of ThousandEyes, Cyber Vision, and DNA Spaces or comparable tools.
- Solid command of core TCP/IP, routing, switching, QoS, and network security fundamentals.
- Ability to develop clear diagrams, documentation, and architectural artifacts.
- Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to work in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
Preferred skills
- Cisco certifications such as CCNP Data Center, CCNP Enterprise, CCIE, or equivalent experience.
- Hands-on experience with container networking and virtualization integrations.
- Familiarity with NIST frameworks and state-level cybersecurity requirements.
- Experience with network automation tools (Python, Ansible, REST APIs).
- Prior work in state government or large enterprise network environments.
- PCCSA – Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate Foundational security, NGFW basics, threats, App-ID, and policy.
- PCNSA – Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator Focuses on NGFW configuration, security profiles, NAT, App-ID, URL filtering, WildFire.