Senior Micro-Segmentation LAN Engineer

▶︎ Job Details
・Job Title:  Senior Micro-Segmentation LAN Engineer
・Client: IT Services
・Working Location: Plano, TX 
・Employment Type : Contract (W2)
・Visa Support: No
・Language: English

▶︎ What will you do:
We are seeking an experienced Micro-Segmentation LAN Engineer to design, implement, and support secure enterprise network infrastructure. This role focuses on network segmentation, LAN architecture, and the deployment of reliable, scalable, and secure networking solutions.

The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on experience with enterprise networking technologies, particularly Cisco solutions, and a strong background in network security, troubleshooting, and infrastructure implementation. This position requires close collaboration with IT, security, engineering, and business teams to ensure network solutions meet operational and security requirements.

・Design, implement, and maintain secure LAN infrastructure with a focus on network micro-segmentation and access control.
・Lead the deployment, configuration, and ongoing support of enterprise network segmentation solutions.
・Implement and manage network technologies, including VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, and wireless networks.
・Configure and support Cisco networking technologies such as Cisco IOS, Cisco ACI, and Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center).
・Collaborate with network engineering, cybersecurity, IT operations, and business teams to deliver secure and reliable network solutions.
・Troubleshoot and resolve complex network connectivity, performance, and security issues.
・Support high-availability network architectures, redundancy, and network monitoring solutions.
・Participate in network infrastructure projects, system upgrades, maintenance activities, and deployment cutovers.
・Develop and maintain network documentation, technical standards, and implementation procedures.
・Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to IT operations and support teams.
・Work with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure successful network implementation and issue resolution.
・Evaluate emerging networking and security technologies to improve network performance, reliability, and security.

▶︎ Required Qualifications & Skills:
・Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
・10+ years of professional experience in network engineering, enterprise networking, or related infrastructure roles.
・Strong knowledge of enterprise LAN/WAN architecture, network segmentation, and secure network design.
・Hands-on experience implementing and configuring Cisco IOS, Cisco ACI, and Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center).
・Experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise wireless networks.
・Strong understanding of VLANs, routing, switching, network access controls, and redundancy.
・Experience implementing and troubleshooting network infrastructure in high-availability environments.
・Familiarity with firewalls, network security technologies, and policy-based network segmentation.
・Experience supporting network deployments, upgrades, maintenance windows, and operational activities.
・Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
・Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
・Ability to provide technical guidance, training, and mentoring to IT support teams.
・Experience with Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA) and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is a plus.
・Familiarity with WAN technologies, Infoblox, private cellular networks, or similar networking solutions is preferred.
・Experience with ServiceNow and network monitoring tools is a plus.
・Experience developing network standards, technical documentation, and deployment procedures is preferred.
・Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, or equivalent networking/security credentials are a plus.


＊No C2C: We do not accept Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements for this position.