Network Infrastructure Engineer

ACL Digital; Clinton (MS); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ACL Digital in Clinton, MS is seeking an experienced network engineer to design, implement, and secure enterprise network infrastructure onsite. You will work with Cisco ACI, SDA, ISE, Catalyst platforms, and observability tools, while administering Palo Alto firewalls across statewide systems.

The role focuses on high-availability network design, monitoring with ThousandEyes and DNA Spaces, and ensuring robust security profiles and NAC policy enforcement.

Qualifications

• SDA campus architectures knowledge required.
• Cisco ISE policy Sets and NAC experience.
• Palo Alto firewall administration and security profiles.
• Strong L2/L3 routing and switching skills.

Responsibilities

• Cisco ACI fabric design and administration.
• ACI integrations with OpenShift VMM and Cilium/Isovalent.
• Catalyst and SDA wired/wireless fabric deployment and support.
• ThousandEyes monitoring, Cyber Vision integration, and DNA Spaces analytics.
• Palo Alto next-generation firewall configuration, policy development, and troubleshooting.
• Network documentation, lifecycle planning, and support of mission-critical services.

Skills

SDA campus architectures

Cisco ISE policy sets

Palo Alto firewall administration

L2/L3 routing and switching

Tools

Cisco ACI

OpenShift VMM

Cilium/Isovalent

Cisco Catalyst

ThousandEyes

Cyber Vision

DNA Spaces

Palo Alto firewall

Cisco SDA

Job description

Clinton, MS 39056, United States - Onsite required.

Duration: Up to 9 months

Pay Rate: USD 60 - 65 per hour on W2

Summary:

This position is responsible for the design, implementation, security, and ongoing support of OIT's enterprise data center and campus network infrastructure. The engineer will work with Cisco ACI, Software-Defined Access (SDA), Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Catalyst platforms, and observability tools including ThousandEyes, Cyber Vision, and DNA Spaces. The role also includes the administration of Palo Alto firewalls supporting statewide systems.

Major Responsibilities

• Cisco ACI fabric design and administration (VRF, BD, EPG/ESG, L3Out).
• ACI integrations with OpenShift VMM and Cilium/Isovalent.
• Catalyst and SDA wired/wireless fabric deployment and support.
• ThousandEyes monitoring, Cyber Vision integration, and DNA Spaces analytics.
• Palo Alto next-generation firewall configuration, policy development, and troubleshooting.
• Network documentation, lifecycle planning, and support of mission-critical services.

Required Knowledge/Skills

• SDA campus architectures.
• Cisco ISE policy sets and NAC.
• Palo Alto firewall administration and security profiles.
• Strong L2/L3 routing and switching skills.

Recommended Certifications

• CCNA
• CCNP Data Center
• CCNP Enterprise
• Cisco Specialist - ACI, SDA, or ISE
• ThousandEyes, Cyber Vision, or related platform training