Network Infrastructure Engineer
ePATHUSA Inc
- Location
- Onsite (Clinton, Mississippi)
- Employment
- Contract
- Level
- Senior Level
Posted 2 days ago
About the Role
ePATHUSA Inc is seeking a Network Infrastructure Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain enterprise networking environments for the State of Mississippi. The role focuses on modernizing network services through Cisco ACI, SDA fabrics, and advanced observability platforms to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure.
Skills
Cisco ACI
Cisco Catalyst
SDA Fabric
Cisco ISE
Network Security
TCP/IP
Routing and Switching
ThousandEyes
Cyber Vision
DNA Spaces
Palo Alto Networks
Red Hat OpenShift
Cilium
Zero Trust
Network Troubleshooting
Documentation
Benefits
- Paid Sick Time
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- HSA
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
Full job details
Seeking a Network Infrastructure Engineer to support and advance the State's enterprise networking environment. Additionally;
- Design, deploy, and operate new LDC (Liquor Distribution Center) fabrics, networks, idnetify-driven access systems, and observability platforms.
- Work closely with infrastructure team to ensure the State's network services remain reliable, scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise goals.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
Skills
Required/Preferred
Years
Candidate Experience
Working with Cisco Networking
Required
15
Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI in production environments.
Required
15
Deep knowledge of ACI constructs (VRF, BD, EPG, ESG, L3Out, contracts).
Required
15
Experience integrating ACI with OpenShift VMM and Cilium/Isovalent.
Required
15
Proficiency with Cisco Catalyst platforms and SDA fabric technologies.
Required
15
Experience administering Cisco ISE including TACACS+ and policy-set based NAC.
Required
15
Strong understanding of ThousandEyes, Cyber Vision, and DNA Spaces or comparable tools.
Required
15
Solid command of core TCP/IP, routing, switching, QoS, and network security fundamentals.
Required
15
Ability to develop clear diagrams, documentation, and architectural artifacts.
Required
15
Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to work in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
Required
15
Cisco certifications such as CCNP Data Center, CCNP Enterprise, CCIE, or equivalent experience.
Preferred
Hands-on experience with container networking and virtualization integrations.
Preferred
Familiarity with NIST frameworks and state-level cybersecurity requirements.
Preferred
Experience with network automation tools (Python, Ansible, REST APIs).
Preferred
Prior work in state government or large enterprise network environments.
Preferred
PCCSA – Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate Foundational security, NGFW basics, threats, App-ID, and policy.
Preferred
PCNSA – Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator
Preferred
Focuses on NGFW configuration, security profiles, NAT, App-ID, U
Preferred
Required/Preferred
Years
Candidate Experience
Working with Cisco Networking
Required
15
Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI in production environments.
Required
15
Deep knowledge of ACI constructs (VRF, BD, EPG, ESG, L3Out, contracts).
Required
15
Experience integrating ACI with OpenShift VMM and Cilium/Isovalent.
Required
15
Proficiency with Cisco Catalyst platforms and SDA fabric technologies.
Required
15
Experience administering Cisco ISE including TACACS+ and policy-set based NAC.
Required
15
Strong understanding of ThousandEyes, Cyber Vision, and DNA Spaces or comparable tools.
Required
15
Solid command of core TCP/IP, routing, switching, QoS, and network security fundamentals.
Required
15
Ability to develop clear diagrams, documentation, and architectural artifacts.
Required
15
Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to work in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
Required
15
Cisco certifications such as CCNP Data Center, CCNP Enterprise, CCIE, or equivalent experience.
Preferred
Hands-on experience with container networking and virtualization integrations.
Preferred
Familiarity with NIST frameworks and state-level cybersecurity requirements.
Preferred
Experience with network automation tools (Python, Ansible, REST APIs).
Preferred
Prior work in state government or large enterprise network environments.
Preferred
PCCSA – Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate Foundational security, NGFW basics, threats, App-ID, and policy.
Preferred
PCNSA – Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator
Preferred
Focuses on NGFW configuration, security profiles, NAT, App-ID, U
Preferred
Benefits
Benefit Package includes:
Paid Sick Time
Insurance for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Available
401(k) including Employer Match
HSA, Short-term & Long-term Disability Available
We are an EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer