About This Opportunity CTI Staffing is partnering with a leading global consumer products organization to find a Senior Network Engineer III for their network infrastructure team, based in Durham, NC. This team owns enterprise network design and security across a large, complex environment. You'll be the engineer other teams come to when a routing problem or a segmentation project needs real expertise, not a quick patch. This role has room to shape how the network is architected going forward, not just maintain what's already built. What You'll Do Design and implement Layer 2 and Layer 3 network architectures on enterprise Cisco Catalyst platforms Develop and deploy BGP routing strategies for internal and external connectivity Build microsegmentation solutions to strengthen network security and isolation Automate network configuration and deployment using Terraform and Ansible Translate business requirements into scalable network designs alongside cross-functional teams Troubleshoot complex network issues in live production environments Maintain documentation and configuration standards for the network team Mentor junior network engineers on design and troubleshooting practices Requirements What You Bring Must-Have: 8+ years of enterprise network engineering experience Strong hands-on knowledge of Layer 2 protocols (RSTP, VLANs, trunk/access ports, MAC address tables), specifically on Cisco Catalyst 9300 platforms Proven hands-on experience with BGP routing (iBGP and eBGP configuration and optimization) Genuine hands-on experience with Terraform and Ansible for network automation Hands-on experience implementing microsegmentation (PVLANs, TrustSec/SGTs, or equivalent) Demonstrated ability to architect network solutions independently, not just maintain existing designs Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent professional experience Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills Nice-to-Have: Experience with Cisco Catalyst 9800 wireless controllers Experience designing or supporting networks in Operational Technology (OT) environments Technical Environment: Cisco Catalyst 9300/9800 BGP (iBGP/eBGP) Terraform, Ansible PVLANs, TrustSec/SGT What Success Looks Like: Independently owns network design decisions within the first 6 months Has delivered at least one complete routing or microsegmentation project Is mentoring junior engineers without needing to be prompted
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