Network Engineer (Cisco)

TL;DR

Network Engineer (Cisco): Supporting enterprise infrastructure initiatives including lifecycle management and rugged communications with an accent on switch/firewall upgrades and configuration management. Focus on resolving operational tickets and ensuring network consistency in a large-scale environment.

Location: Must be based in the US (Remote or Hybrid in Denver, CO / Minneapolis, MN / Amarillo, TX)

Company

hirify.global is a professional services firm providing staffing and IT solutions.

What you will do

• Support enterprise network infrastructure projects including Lifecycle Management and Multiconnect initiatives.
• Perform Cisco switch and access point refresh activities.
• Upgrade Cisco IOS and FortiGate firewall software.
• Ensure global configuration consistency across network environments.
• Handle ServiceNow requests and incident tickets related to network operations.
• Coordinate IP address requests and network provisioning activities.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in network engineering or network support.
• Strong understanding of Layer 2 networking concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies.
• Experience using ServiceNow for ticket and incident management.
• Must be authorized to work in the US (W2 contract).

Nice to have

• Experience with Layer 3 routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF.
• Hands-on exposure to FortiGate firewalls.
• Experience with RuggedCom networking environments.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or Fortinet certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• 12-month contract with potential extension up to 24 months.
• Standard 40-hour work week (Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM MT).
• Fully remote or hybrid work options available.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale enterprise infrastructure projects.