Network Engineer

Data Concepts, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Concepts, Inc. is seeking Network Engineers with strong Cisco experience for an onsite role in Richmond, VA. You will design, install, configure, and maintain network architectures, focusing on security and performance.

The role requires hands-on work with Cisco ISE, Meraki, Firepower FTD/ASA, Nexus IOS/IOS-XE, and related technologies. Strong emphasis on vulnerability assessment, incident handling, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of enterprise routing, switching and security experience.
• Cisco CCNP or higher Enterprise certifications required.
• Hands-on experience with DMVPN, Firewalls (ASA/FTD) and load balancers a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, maintain, and secure network architectures.
• Perform vulnerability assessment, security testing, and risk analysis.
• Develop and maintain documentation for installation, administration, and maintenance of infrastructure.
• Handle firewall design/administration, intrustion prevention, event analysis, and network analytics.
• Manage DNS security and web application firewall configurations.
• Respond to security incidents and investigations.

Skills

Enterprise Routing & Switching

Network Security

SD-WAN

Cisco Firepower

DMVPN

Cisco IOS / IOS-XE

Nexus IOS-XE / ACI

Umbrella Security

Education

CCNP (Routing & Switching)

Enterprise Security Certifications

Tools

Cisco Meraki

Stealthwatch / NetFlow

Cisco ISE

Firepower

Job description

Data Concepts is seeking Network Engineers with strong Cisco experience.

This is an onsite position in Richmond, VA.

• Responsible for the design, installation, configuration, maintenance and security of network-related architectures.
• Technical environment includes: Cisco ISE Meraki, Wi-Fi, Firepower FTD & ASA Firewalls.
• Experience based on Cisco Technology is a core requirement.
• Developing prerequisites for networks, firewalls, routers, and other network devices.
• Performing vulnerability assessment, security testing, and risk analysis
• Develop and maintain documentation related to the installation, administration, and maintenance of infrastructure
• Firewall Design/Administration, Intrusion Prevention, Event Analysis, Network Analytics, Packet Analysis
• DNS Security
• Web Application Firewalls
• Incident Handling of security related investigation
• Cisco Firepower Appliances running FTD instances
• Cisco ASA Firewall Configuration for SSL VPN Clients
• Network Packet Analysis

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years' relevant Enterprise Routing & Switching and Security experience
• Experience with Cisco Umbrella Solutions
• SDWAN Networking experience
• Qualified candidates will have a Cisco CCNP minimum for Routing & Switching (Now known as Enterprise) or Enterprise Security Certifications.
• Hands on experience with DMVPN, Firewalls, ASA, and Load Balancers
• Hands on experience with Advanced Switching environments (Nexus, IOS & IOS-XE & ACI)
• Network Analytics with NetFlow (Stealthwatch) [preferred]