Telecom Analyst - Cisco Network Engineering

TL;DR

Senior Telecom Analyst (Cisco Network Engineering): Architecture, configuration, implementation, and ongoing support of enterprise Cisco network infrastructure with an accent on secure, scalable, and highly available network solutions. Focus on designing cost-effective Cisco network architectures, advanced routing and switching configuration, and troubleshooting mission-critical networks.

Location: On-Site Required in Charlotte, NC

Company

hirify.global provides staffing solutions for information technology roles.

What you will do

• Design, engineer, and implement enterprise Cisco-based network solutions across LAN, WAN, and data center environments.
• Configure, test, deploy, and support Cisco IOS-based routers and switches in production environments.
• Perform advanced routing and switching configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate Cisco device configurations, network diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Design cost-effective Cisco network architectures that meet performance, availability, and security standards.
• Procure, provision, turn up, and troubleshoot private and public WAN circuits integrated with Cisco infrastructure.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of Information Technology experience with at least 5 years focused on Cisco network engineering.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching in large enterprise environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Cisco IOS configuration and troubleshooting.
• Proven experience designing and supporting mission-critical Cisco networks.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple Cisco initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to have

• Cisco certifications: CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, CCDP, CCIE.
• Experience with Cisco enterprise networking technologies including Cisco ACS, wireless controllers, and VPN concentrators.
• Strong expertise in Cisco-related protocols and technologies like TCP/IP, Layer 3 Switching, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP, GLBP, GRE, IPSEC, SSL, AAA, SNMP.