Highlights
Solid hands-on experience with fiber optic networking, including SFP/SFP+/QSFP+/QSFP28 transceivers, SMF/MMF media, DOM monitoring, OTDR, and optical troubleshooting. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on network engineer with deep expertise in Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, switching fabric technologies, and fiber optic connectivity within complex Cisco environments.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Fort Myers, FL |
| Job Type | Full-time, Employee |
| Industry | Computer/IT Services |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1990 |
| Website | https://www.htcinc.com/ |
Description
Job Title : Senior Cisco Network Engineer (Layer 2/3 Switching) Hybrid
Position Overview
Join a team responsible for designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise and data center Cisco switching infrastructure. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on network engineer with deep expertise in Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, switching fabric technologies, and fiber optic connectivity within complex Cisco environments.
What You'll Do
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Design, configure, deploy, and support Cisco Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching infrastructure using Catalyst and Nexus platforms.
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Manage switching fabric architectures including leaf-spine and core/distribution/access designs.
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Configure VLANs, trunking, inter-VLAN routing, SVIs, routed ports, and multilayer switching.
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Deploy and troubleshoot dynamic routing protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.
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Implement Spanning Tree, VPC, port channels, and LACP/PAGP configurations.
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Support VXLAN/EVPN overlay fabrics in modern data center environments.
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Install, validate, and troubleshoot fiber optic transceivers and connectivity across enterprise infrastructure.
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Collaborate with security teams on firewall interface connectivity and network segmentation.
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Perform capacity planning, performance monitoring, documentation, and Tier 2/3 escalation support.
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Participate in change management, maintenance windows, and on-call rotation.
Required Qualifications
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5+ years of hands-on enterprise or data center Network Engineering experience.
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Cisco CCNP Enterprise or Data Center certification.
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Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst (3K/4K/9K) and Cisco Nexus (5K/7K/9K) switching platforms.
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Strong expertise in Layer 2 technologies including VLANs, 802.1Q trunking, Spanning Tree, port channels, LACP/PAGP, and VPC.
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Strong expertise in Layer 3 switching including SVIs, multilayer switching, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, HSRP/VRRP/GLBP, and IP routing fundamentals.
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Solid hands-on experience with fiber optic networking, including SFP/SFP+/QSFP+/QSFP28 transceivers, SMF/MMF media, DOM monitoring, OTDR, and optical troubleshooting.
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Working familiarity with enterprise firewall interface connectivity and switch-to-firewall segmentation.
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Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in enterprise networking environments.
Preferred Qualifications
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VXLAN and BGP EVPN experience
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SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, or similar monitoring tools
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Wireshark and SPAN/RSPAN/ERSPAN experience
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ServiceNow or similar ITSM/change management tools
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Arista EOS familiarity
What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future
HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.
At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.
Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.
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About Company
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