Network Engineer (Cisco)

Cypress Consulting; Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY); Hybride; USD 440 832 000 - 475 272 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cypress Consulting is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, build, and support Cisco network environments in an onsite Maryland role. The position emphasizes evaluating AI capabilities for improved network operations, with leadership in architecture and implementation decisions.

The role requires hands-on Cisco experience, strong communication skills, and a current TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph. Onsite, full-time employment with a competitive hourly rate is offered.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building complex networks from the ground up.
• Designing secure routing and switching using Cisco technologies.
• Understanding AI capabilities and risks in network management.
• Ability to advise stakeholders and communicate recommendations clearly.
• One of: master's +8 yrs, bachelor's +10 yrs, or HS diploma +14 yrs in network engineering.
• Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Responsabilités

• Build and maintain Cisco network infrastructure from deployment through operations.
• Assess AI uses in network management, including benefits and risks.
• Advise stakeholders on network architecture, implementation, and tradeoffs.

Connaissances

Cisco networking

AI in network mgmt

Secure routing & switching

Technical communication

Formation

Master's + 8 years experience

Bachelor's +10 years experience

HS diploma/GED +14 years experience

Description du poste

Onsite, Maryland Onsite full time Full-time · $160/hour Clearance: TS/SCI

Role overview

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, build, and support complex Cisco network environments while evaluating how AI capabilities can improve network operations.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Cisco network infrastructure from initial deployment through ongoing operations.
• Assess potential uses of AI in network management, including operational benefits and risks.
• Advise stakeholders on network architecture, implementation, and operational tradeoffs.

Required qualifications

• Hands-on experience building complex networks from the ground up and supporting established networks.
• Experience designing secure route and switch network environments using Cisco technologies.
• Understanding of AI capabilities and the risks they introduce to network management.
• Ability to serve as a technical advisor and communicate recommendations clearly.
• One of the following experience paths: a master's degree and eight years of systems engineering experience; a bachelor's degree in a qualifying engineering or related technical field and ten years of systems engineering experience; or a high school diploma/GED and fourteen years of network engineering experience.
• Current TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.