Sr. Network Engineer | Cisco

Come build, innovate, disrupt, and thrive!KēSTA I.T. is actively seeking a Sr. Network Engineer for an immediate long-term contract position.Are you on the lookout for a contract opportunity that offers stability and job security over the next 2 years with the chance to make a significant impact? If you're eager to contribute to a thriving and stable organization while maintaining your confidentiality, continue reading.About Our Client:Our client is a leader in logistics, supply chain and distribution technology with a goal to upgrade to the bleeding edge in their space. Their team is passionate about delivering quality products and services to communities. Joining means you'll be part of a dynamic organization where your role directly impacts their success and the communities they serve.Position OverviewAs a Senior Network Engineer on the Infrastructure team, you’ll play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing production and enterprise network. This position is part of a strategic modernization effort alongside partners like Microsoft, Siemens, and Cisco, aimed at connecting thousands of industrial sensors, optimizing factory uptime, and supporting hybrid Azure workloads.This is a high-impact engineering role — not just supporting existing systems, but architecting the next generation of secure, resilient, and scalable networks across manufacturing sites and corporate environments.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and optimize enterprise and production-line network architectures, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, and voice systems.Serve as a subject matter expert for Cisco (bonus points for experience with Meraki) environments — configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing performance across distributed sites.Engineer and maintain connectivity between on-premises manufacturing environments and Azure Stack hybrid infrastructure.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Network, Server, Data, and Security) and external partners to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable connectivity.Participate in and lead design discussions related to spine-leaf vs. campus architectures, network segmentation (Purdue Model), and secure industrial networking practices.Ensure network stability and uptime through proactive monitoring, root-cause analysis, and performance tuning.Develop and maintain accurate documentation of topologies, configurations, and standard operating procedures.Contribute to network automation, standardization, and modernization efforts, improving efficiency and reducing operational risk.Support wireless devices and IoT/IIoT endpoints including access points, handhelds, printers, and manufacturing-floor sensors.Partner with the Security and Server teams to enforce network segmentation, access controls, and patching/firmware governance.Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the ongoing development of infrastructure roadmap.QualificationsRequired:5 years of progressive networking experience in enterprise or manufacturing environmentsDeep hands-on expertise with Cisco network technologies (switching, routing, wireless)Proficiency in routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP (including iBGP vs eBGP design principles)Strong understanding of Layer 2 technologies including STP, RSTP, PVST, and BPDU operationExperience with SD-WAN, network segmentation (Purdue Model), and hybrid connectivity between on-prem and Azure environmentsSolid knowledge of fiber and structured cabling systems (single-mode and multi-mode)Proven ability to design and implement resilient, scalable network architectures (spine-leaf, campus, etc.)Experience supporting industrial automation environments (Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley switches a plus)Excellent documentation and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplinesPreferred:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fieldCCNA or higher (CCNP/CCIE preferred)Manufacturing environment experience and/or exposure to OT networksFamiliarity with network automation, monitoring, and telemetry toolsExperience with Cisco Meraki is a huge plus, but not requiredAzure networking and hybrid cloud integration experienceAbout KēSTA I.T.:Our name says it all; KēSTA I.T. (Keys-to-I.T.) AND our people are our keys to our success!KēSTA I.T. is a premier Utah-based technical staffing and consulting services firm. We specialize in temporary and permanent placement of Software, Hardware, Network, Cloud, CRM/ERP, Data, End-User support, Web and Executive / leadership-based positions on a full time and consulting basis. If you're interested in a role where top performance is rewarded, personal time is valued, and excellence is demanded at every level we want to talk to you today!Where do you want to go? We've got the keys! ~ KēSTA I.T.WWW.KeSTAIT.COM

Salary : $55 - $80