Senior Cisco Network Engineer (Contract) – Houston Onsite

EPMA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

EPMA is seeking a skilled Cisco Network Specialist for a contract role in Downtown Houston. The ideal candidate will have CCNA certification and 3-5 years of hands-on Cisco networking experience, configuring and maintaining enterprise-grade network infrastructure.

The role involves supporting, optimizing, and securing networks to ensure high availability, with familiarity in ServiceNow for incident tracking and ITSM processes.

Qualifications

• CCNA certification is required.
• 3-5 years of hands-on Cisco networking experience.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, HSRP, and VPNs.
• Experience with Cisco ASA and Firepower.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds).
• Proficiency in troubleshooting Layer 2/3 issues.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless solutions.
• Monitor network performance and resolve issues to maintain 99.99% uptime.
• Implement and maintain LAN, WAN, VPN, and VLAN configurations.
• Support network security policies, access controls, and firewall rules.
• Perform IOS upgrades, patches, and firmware updates on Cisco devices.
• Assist in network capacity planning, design, and optimization.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support VoIP, cloud services, and remote access solutions.
• Maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and incident logs.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support for escalated network issues.
• Ensure compliance with industry best practices and security standards.
• Utilize ServiceNow for incident tracking, ticket resolution, and change management.
• Assist with asset management, including tracking network hardware and software inventory.

Skills

TCP/IP knowledge

Troubleshooting

Network documentation

Strong communication

Tier 2/3 support

Education

CCNA Certification

Tools

SolarWinds

Cisco ASA

Firepower

ServiceNow

LAN/WAN/VPN/VLAN configurations

Job description

EPMA is seeking a skilled Cisco Network Specialist for a contract role in Downtown Houston. The ideal candidate will have CCNA certification and 3-5 years of hands-on Cisco networking experience, configuring and maintaining enterprise-grade network infrastructure.

The role involves supporting, optimizing, and securing networks to ensure high availability, with familiarity in ServiceNow for incident tracking and ITSM processes.