Senior Cisco Network Engineer – Security & Hybrid Cloud

Paragon Space Development Corp.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Space Development Corp. in Tucson seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage the enterprise network with a focus on Cisco technologies. You will oversee ISE, 802.1X, VPNs, WAN, and hybrid cloud connectivity, ensuring security, availability, and performance across sites.

The role requires strong routing, security, and documentation, with on-call duties and occasional travel. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of enterprise networking experience, CCNA, and hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in enterprise network engineering.
• Strong Cisco networking expertise including ISE, WLC, 802.1X, and VPN.
• Proficiency with LAN/WAN, dynamic routing (EIGRP/OSPF/BGP).
• Experience with Windows Server, Windows clients, and Linux.
• Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, certificates, and core network services.
• Solid cybersecurity practices and network hardening.
• Cisco CCNA certification required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and optimize Cisco network infrastructure.
• Lead administration of Cisco ISE and 802.1X authentication.
• Manage routing, VPNs, WAN, and cloud network integrations.
• Maintain availability, security, and performance via monitoring and capacity planning.
• Implement network security controls and baselining.
• Collaborate with IT/security leadership on architectures.
• Serve as technical lead for network projects and upgrades.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting for escalations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and diagrams.
• Participate in on-call rotations and travel to remote sites.

Skills

Cisco networking

ISE and 802.1X

LAN/WAN architecture

VPN technologies

Windows/Linux servers

Network security

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Cisco IOS

WLC

ISE

Job description

Paragon Space Development Corp. in Tucson seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage the enterprise network with a focus on Cisco technologies. You will oversee ISE, 802.1X, VPNs, WAN, and hybrid cloud connectivity, ensuring security, availability, and performance across sites.

The role requires strong routing, security, and documentation, with on-call duties and occasional travel. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of enterprise networking experience, CCNA, and hands-on