Network Engineer (Cisco/Meraki Infrastructure)

Position Title: Network Engineer (Cisco/Meraki Infrastructure) (W2 OR 1099)

Candidate location: Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident. No relocation allowed.

Pay Rate: $65.00-$75.00/hour

Interview Process: 1 round, virtual

Duration of the Contract: 12 months

Possibility for Extension: Yes

Minimum Required Qualifications

• 4–6 years experience with Cisco Firewalls
• 4–6 years experience with Cisco Routers
• 4–6 years experience with Cisco Switches
• 4–6 years hands-on experience with CCNA-level technologies
• 4–6 years hands-on experience with CCNP-level technologies
• Proficiency with Wireshark for advanced packet analysis
• Ability to communicate complex network designs and decisions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 4–6 years experience with Cisco ISE
• 4–6 years experience with Cisco VPN technologies
• 4–6 years of Cisco hardware administration
• 5 years experience designing and maintaining LAN/MAN/WAN environments
• 4 years supporting Microsoft hybrid networking (e.g., AD, DNS, ADFS, Azure connectivity, PKI)
• Experience with 802.1X authentication and network access control
• Experience writing automation or scripts using PowerShell

Technical Environment & Tools

The candidate will work within the following technology stack:

• Cisco FMC / FirePower
• ASDM
• Cisco ISE
• Cisco Security Manager
• Meraki Dashboard
• PuTTY
• PowerShell
• Wireshark & Nmap
• SIEM Platforms

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced technical knowledge of Cisco and Meraki network infrastructure
• Ability to evaluate system-level impacts of architectural decisions
• Skill in documenting technical processes and maintaining version-controlled configurations
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to coordinate with statewide partners and provide remote technical support

Position Summary

The Network Engineer will support the planning, implementation, maintenance, and security of the Agency’s statewide network infrastructure. This role is responsible for ensuring stable, scalable, and secure network operations that support mission-critical programs, with primary focus on systems supporting the Child Support Enforcement System (CSES), including PACSS and FCCMS.

The position requires advanced technical expertise in Cisco and Meraki technologies and includes coordinating with internal teams, external partners, and county-level IT personnel to troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.