Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join their team for a CVE Mitigation project. With a deep service provider background to support routing infrastructure, network security operations, and ongoing platform engineering efforts. The ideal candidate brings hands-on expertise across Cisco IOS-XR, ASR and Nexus platforms, and a working knowledge of automation and scripting. You will design, configure, and troubleshoot routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP) across service provider infrastructure and operate and maintain Cisco ASR and Nexus platforms running IOS-XR. You will support MPLS and related transport services and monitor and respond to CVEs affecting network infrastructure; implement mitigations in a timely manner. You will contribute to automation initiatives using Python or similar scripting tools and collaborate with engineering, NOC, and security teams on incidents and planned changes. This is a fully remote contract role.
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Required Skills & Experience
• 5+ years of Cisco platform experience
• 5+ years working with Cisco IOS-XR
• Service Provider networking experience
• 5+ years of experience in routing and switching
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP
•Hands-on experience with Cisco ASR and Nexus platforms
•4+ years of MPLS design and operational experience
•5+ years of experience in service provider network environments
•5+ years of network security experience, including CVE analysis and mitigation
• Some sort of experience with network automation (python or similar)
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
•CCNP certification (any track)
•Familiarity with telemetry, SNMP, or model-driven monitoring pipelines
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.