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Senior Network Engineer – Cisco / CCNP / Network Architecture Position Overview Take a lead role in evaluating and strengthening an enterprise and data center network environment. This position focuses on performing a comprehensive network gap assessment across Cisco-based infrastructure, identifying architecture, security, redundancy, and fault-tolerance gaps, and developing a prioritized roadmap for remediation. The role combines strong network architecture judgment with hands-on Layer 2/3 switching expertise and requires the ability to document technical findings and communicate recommendations to IT leadership. What You'll Do / Key Responsibilities • Assess the current LAN, data center, and perimeter network, including topology, configurations, hardware lifecycle, and operational practices. • Identify single points of failure and gaps in redundancy, including HSRP/VRRP, vPC, port-channels, STP design, and routing convergence. • Evaluate security posture, including segmentation, firewall-to-switch integration, management plane hardening, and Layer 2 security controls. • Document findings in a risk-rated gap assessment report with current-state and target-state diagrams. • Recommend remediation strategies and develop a phased roadmap covering quick wins and longer-term architecture changes. • Present findings to IT leadership and support or lead remediation activities. Required Qualifications • Active Cisco CCNP certification (Enterprise or Data Center) is required. Candidates without a current CCNP will not be considered. • 8+ years of enterprise or data center network engineering experience; 12+ years for Principal level . • Proven experience leading network assessments or architecture reviews and producing formal deliverables. • Expert knowledge of Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms. • Expert Layer 2/3 switching experience, including: • VLANs • STP • vPC • LACP • SVIs • OSPF/EIGRP/BGP • HSRP/VRRP • Strong knowledge of high-availability design, network security architecture, and NGFW integration. • Hands-on experience with fiber optics, including SFP/QSFP, SMF/MMF, and DOM. • Experience with network analysis tools such as SolarWinds, Wireshark, or similar. • Excellent technical writing and executive communication skills. Preferred Qualifications • CCIE or CCDE certification, especially for Principal-level candidates. • Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or laboratory environments, including HIPAA familiarity. • Experience with VXLAN/EVPN. • Knowledge of NIST CSF or CIS Controls. • Experience with network automation. • Experience with Arista EOS. 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. #LI-NC1 #LI-Hybrid #NetworkEngineer #SeniorNetworkEngineer #PrincipalNetworkEngineer #Cisco #CCNP #CiscoNetworking #Hiring

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Senior Network Engineer – Cisco / CCNP / Network Architecture
Position Overview
The role combines strong network architecture judgment with hands-on Layer 2/3 switching expertise and requires the ability to document technical findings and communicate recommendations to IT leadership.
What You'll Do / Key Responsibilities
Assess the current LAN, data center, and perimeter network, including topology, configurations, hardware lifecycle, and operational practices.
Identify single points of failure and gaps in redundancy, including HSRP/VRRP, vPC, port-channels, STP design, and routing convergence.
Evaluate security posture, including segmentation, firewall-to-switch integration, management plane hardening, and Layer 2 security controls.
Document findings in a risk-rated gap assessment report with current-state and target-state diagrams.
Recommend remediation strategies and develop a phased roadmap covering quick wins and longer-term architecture changes.
Present findings to IT leadership and support or lead remediation activities.
Active Cisco CCNP certification (Enterprise or Data Center) is required. Candidates without a current CCNP will not be considered.
8+ years of enterprise or data center network engineering experience; 12+ years for Principal level .
Proven experience leading network assessments or architecture reviews and producing formal deliverables.
Expert knowledge of Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms.
Expert Layer 2/3 switching experience, including:
Strong knowledge of high-availability design, network security architecture, and NGFW integration.

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CCIE or CCDE certification, especially for Principal-level candidates.
Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or laboratory environments, including HIPAA familiarity.
Experience with VXLAN/EVPN.
Knowledge of NIST CSF or CIS Controls.
Experience with network automation.
Experience with Arista EOS.
What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future
#LI-NC1 #LI-Hybrid #NetworkEngineer #SeniorNetworkEngineer #PrincipalNetworkEngineer #Cisco #CCNP #CiscoNetworking #Hiring

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