Network Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Configure and optimize Cisco Catalyst Center-managed networks
• Implement and manage Cisco FMC/FTD firewalls
• Manage Cisco Client for network access and segmentation
• Deploy and operate Cisco SDWAN
• Maintain and troubleshoot network infrastructures
• Support capacity planning and contribute to network service improvements
• Document network configurations and procedures
• Ensure compliance with security standards
• Participate in firewall policy management
• Perform system upgrades and implement new technologies

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking platforms (routers, switches, Catalyst Center)
• Proven expertise with firewall policy design, implementation, and best practices
• Experience with Cisco FMC/FTD firewalls, including rule base management, IPS/AMP, and troubleshooting
• Understanding of Cisco Client (802.1x, TACACS, segmentation, posture)
• Working knowledge of Cisco SDWAN deployment and operations
• Proficiency with routing (BGP, OSPF), VPNs, QoS, and Layer 2/Layer 3 architectures
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructures
• Experience with Palo Alto Global Protect & Prisma Access
• Ability to produce clear network documentation and follow change control processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work independently and handle complex issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

Required:

• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking platforms (routers, switches, Catalyst Center)
• Expertise with firewall policy design, implementation, and best practices
• Experience with Cisco FMC/FTD firewalls, including rule base management, IPS/AMP, and troubleshooting
• Understanding of Cisco Client (802.1x, TACACS, segmentation, posture)
• Working knowledge of Cisco SDWAN deployment and operations
• Proficiency with routing (BGP, OSPF), VPNs, QoS, and Layer 2/Layer 3 architectures
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructures
• Experience with Palo Alto Global Protect & Prisma Access
• Ability to produce clear network documentation and follow change control processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work independently and handle complex issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with Cisco Security Cloud
• Hand-on knowledge of Nexus Dashboard
• Thousand Eyes deployment/monitoring experience
• Cloud networking exposure (Azure or AWS)
• Basic Python experience

Benefits

Ampcus offers a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 annually.

Schedule

This position is full-time and works Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.