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Network Infrastructure Engineer

Novalink Solutions LLC

  • Jackson, MS
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    The engineer will work closely with infrastructure team to ensure the State’s network services remain reliable, scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise modernization goals. • Configure and administer Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for TACACS+ device administration, authentication and authorization policy sets, and endpoint profiling.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationJackson, MS
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size20 to 49 employees
    Year Founded2004
    Websitehttp://www.novalink-solutions.com/

    Description

    DOR - Office of Information Technology (OIT) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Infrastructure
    Engineer to support and advance the State’s enterprise networking environment. This position plays a critical role in
    designing, deploying, and operating new LDC (Liquor Distribution Center) fabrics, networks, identity-driven access
    systems, and observability platforms.
    The engineer will work closely with infrastructure team to ensure the State’s network services remain reliable, scalable,
    secure, and aligned with enterprise modernization goals. This is a hands-on engineering position that requires strong
    technical expertise, effective communication, and the ability to support mission-critical systems across data centers and
    statewide operations.
    Key Responsibilities
    Cisco ACI & Data Center Networking
    • Design, implement, and maintain Cisco Nexus platforms running ACI mode, including VRFs, Bridge
    Domains, EPGs/ESGs, L3Out, contracts, and fabric policies.
    • Integrate ACI with virtualization and container platforms including Red Hat OpenShift VMM and
    Isovalent/Cilium.
    • Configure and optimize RoCEv2 within the ACI fabric for high-performance, low-latency workloads.
    • Conduct advanced troubleshooting of ACI fabric health, faults, endpoint learning, contracts, and
    multi-tenant segmentation.
    • Develop and maintain fabric documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
    Cisco Catalyst & Software-Defined Access
    • Deploy and support Cisco Catalyst platforms within campus environments.
    • Design and maintain Software-Defined Access (SDA) architectures, including SDA Wired Fabric and
    Fabric-Enabled Wireless.

    Requirements

    Manage fabric underlay and overlay, policy mapping, authentication integrations, and assurance
    operations.
    • Collaborate with wireless engineers to optimize coverage, performance, and policy enforcement
    across SDA.
    Identity-Driven Networking & Security Technologies
    • Configure and administer Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for TACACS+ device administration,
    authentication and authorization policy sets, and endpoint profiling.
    • Integrate Cyber Vision intelligence into profiling, segmentation, and access control workflows.
    • Support Zero Trust efforts through identity-centric segmentation and policy integration across ACI
    and SDA fabrics.
    Visibility, Analytics & Observability
    • Deploy and manage ThousandEyes for end-to-end visibility, routing path analysis, and performance
    monitoring.
    • Implement and support Cisco Cyber Vision for OT/IoT asset visibility, device classification, and
    behavior analysis.
    • Manage DNA Spaces for location analytics, telemetry ingestion, device behavior, and wireless
    intelligence.
    • Provide meaningful insights to leadership using data from these observability platforms.
    Core Network Engineering
    • Troubleshoot complex L2/L3 network issues across multiple environments including VLANs, OSPF,
    BGP, STP, and multicast.
    • Designing, and implementing Palo Alto Networks security solutions across enterprise environments.
    • Create and maintain documentation including architecture diagrams, standards, runbooks, and
    asset inventories.
    • Assist in modernization planning, platform upgrades, procurement processes, and statewide
    technology initiatives.
    Other duties as assigned.
    Required Skills/Experience
    Provide the minimum required skills and/or experience the contractor must possess to qualify for this position. These
    requirements will be transferred to the Score Sheet and candidates without these requirements reflected on their resume will
    NOT be presented to the manager for consideration.
    The DOR SME must possess:
    • Minimum of 15 years of experience working with Cisco networking.
    Required Skills & Qualifications
    • Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI in production environments.
    • Deep knowledge of ACI constructs (VRF, BD, EPG, ESG, L3Out, contracts).
    • Experience integrating ACI with OpenShift VMM and Cilium/Isovalent.
    • Proficiency with Cisco Catalyst platforms and SDA fabric technologies.
    • Experience administering Cisco ISE including TACACS+ and policy-set based NAC.
    • Strong understanding of ThousandEyes, Cyber Vision, and DNA Spaces or comparable tools.
    • Solid command of core TCP/IP, routing, switching, QoS, and network security fundamentals.
    • Ability to develop clear diagrams, documentation, and architectural artifacts.
    • Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to work in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
    Preferred/Not Required
    Provide any skills/experience that would be helpful for the candidate to possess but not required. Examples: Previous supervisory
    experience, WebLogic experience helpful, etc.
    • Cisco certifications such as CCNP Data Center, CCNP Enterprise, CCIE, or equivalent experience.
    • Hands-on experience with container networking and virtualization integrations.
    • Familiarity with NIST frameworks and state-level cybersecurity requirements.
    • Experience with network automation tools (Python, Ansible, REST APIs).
    • Prior work in state government or large enterprise network environments.
    • PCCSA – Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate
    Foundational security, NGFW basics, threats, App-ID, and policy.
    • PCNSA – Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator
    Focuses on NGFW configuration, security profiles, NAT, App-ID, URL filtering, WildFire

    Scoring Method
    Criteria Score Percentage Must equal 100%
    Resume Score 20%
    Interview Score 45%
    Cost Score 35%

    About Company

    Novalink, founded in 2003 , is a leading consulting and staffing company serving clients in public and private sectors in Information Technology, Telecommunications (IT/Telecom), Technical Networks, Finance, and Administration. With government agencies as our primary clientele, our team has a proven track record of success in providing temporary personnel solutions and managing government deliverables-based projects over the past 20 years.

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