Network Infrastructure Engineer

Role: Network Infrastructure Engineer

Work Location: Clinton, MS
Work Mode: Onsite

Required Skills:

• Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI in production environments. Required. 15 + yrs.

• Deep knowledge of ACI constructs (VRF, BD, EPG, ESG, L3Out, contracts). Required.

• Experience integrating ACI with OpenShift VMM and Cilium/Isovalent. Required.

• Proficiency with Cisco Catalyst platforms and SDA fabric technologies. Required.

• Experience administering Cisco ISE including TACACS+ and policy-set based NAC. Required.

• Strong understanding of ThousandEyes, Cyber Vision, and DNA Spaces or comparable tools. Required.

• Solid command of core TCP/IP, routing, switching, QoS, and network security fundamentals. Required.

• Prior work in state government or large enterprise network environments. Highly desired.

• Ability to develop clear diagrams, documentation, and architectural artifacts. Required.

High School. Required. Bachelor's degree. Highly desired.

Clinton, MS (Must work 100% onsite in Clinton, MS. Do not submit remote candidates. Preference is for candidates within a commuting distance to Clinton and/or relocation to Clinton is okay.

JOB SUMMARY: 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.

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.