# Network Engineer

> Qode · Florida, United States (Hybrid) · Contract · Posted 2026-07-09

**Workplace:** hybrid

## Description

**Company: Utilities Company**

**Position: Network Engineer**

**Term:  6-month contract with potential to renew or turn perm**

**Pay: $56/Hr**

**Location: Tampa, FL - 4 days on site 1 day remote**

**Work Authorization: USC or GC ONLY**

**Certification:** Must have either CCNA or CCNP - Additional certifications in Cisco ACI, Cisco ISE, or SDN networking are advantageous.

**Experience:**

-   8 years of experience in Networking and specifically with Cisco ISE, Cisco ACI, Cisco Nexus
-   5-7 years of experience planning, designing, implementing, and supporting new and existing network systems.
-   Extensive hands‑on experience with Cisco routers, switches, and wireless access points for patching and upgrading
-   Proficiency in router/switch configuration and break‑fix troubleshooting.
-   Experience implementing network segmentation and NAC enforcement.
-   Familiarity with network licensing optimization, cloud networking solutions, and modern hybrid architectures.

**Responsibilities:**

-   Design, Deploy, & Manage Network Infrastructure: Oversee high-availability enterprise (LAN, WAN, SDN) and OT networks across power plants, solar fields, and control centers.
-   Hardware Lifecycle Management: Handle installations, upgrades, patching, and refreshes for Cisco routers, switches, wireless APs, NetScaler load balancers, and ACI fabrics.
-   Network Segmentation & Policy: Develop and enforce macro- and micro-segmentation strategies across traditional and ACI environments.
-   Identity & Access Management: Administer NAC technologies (Cisco ISE) for secure device authentication, posture assessments, and access enforcement.
-   Security & Vulnerability Management: Remediate vulnerabilities, manage DDoS protection, and ensure alignment with industry regulatory compliance standards.
-   Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Proactively monitor performance and diagnose complex infrastructure, security, and load-balancing issues.
-   Cross-Functional Project Leadership: Lead network initiatives and partner with cross-functional teams to integrate server, storage, and security components.

## Apply

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