What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Infrastructure Engineer || Location: Clinton, MS (Onsite – No Remote) position at USG, Inc.?
Job Title: Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Clinton, MS (Onsite – No Remote)
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Travel: Required (Local Only)
Security Clearance: Local Candidates Preferred
Number of Openings: 3
Job Description
Seeking a highly experienced Network Infrastructure Engineer to support enterprise networking modernization initiatives. This is a hands-on engineering role responsible for designing, deploying, and supporting next-generation network fabrics, identity-driven networking solutions, observability platforms, and security technologies across statewide operations.
Required Experience
- 15 years of Cisco networking experience
- Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ACI in production environments
- Deep expertise with:
- VRF
- Bridge Domains (BD)
- EPG / ESG
- L3Out
- Contracts
- Fabric Policies
- Experience integrating Cisco ACI with:
- OpenShift VMM
- Cilium / Isovalent
- Strong experience with Cisco Nexus and Data Center Networking
- Cisco Catalyst Switching
- Software Defined Access (SDA)
- Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
- TACACS
- NAC Policy Administration
- ThousandEyes
- Cisco Cyber Vision
- Cisco DNA Spaces
Networking & Security Skills
- TCP/IP
- Routing & Switching
- OSPF
- BGP
- STP
- Multicast
- QoS
- Palo Alto Firewalls
- Network Segmentation
- Zero Trust Architectures
Preferred Skills
- Python
- Ansible
- REST APIs
- Container Networking
- Virtualization Integrations
- NIST Security Frameworks
- State Government Experience
- Enterprise Network Modernization Projects
Preferred Certifications
- CCNP Enterprise
- CCNP Data Center
- CCIE
- PCCSA
- PCNSA
Key Responsibilities
- Design and support Cisco ACI fabrics
- Deploy and maintain Cisco Catalyst SDA environments
- Configure and administer Cisco ISE
- Implement Zero Trust segmentation strategies
- Manage ThousandEyes, Cyber Vision, and DNA Spaces
- Troubleshoot complex Layer 2/Layer 3 issues
- Design and implement Palo Alto security solutions
- Create architecture diagrams, standards, and operational documentation
- Support statewide infrastructure modernization initiatives
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