Network Core Data Engineer
Raleigh, WV - USA
Job Summary
Job Title: Network Core Data Engineer
Location: Onsite - Raleigh NC or Phoenix AZ
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Required: 8-10 Years
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Network Core Data Engineer to design configure troubleshoot and optimize core enterprise network services. This role requires deep hands-on expertise across identity services load balancing DNS/IPAM automation platforms and next-generation network fabrics.
The ideal candidate will have strong operational and architectural experience supporting large-scale high-availability mission-critical environments.
Key Responsibilities
Core Network Architecture & Engineering
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Design configure and troubleshoot enterprise-grade network infrastructure.
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Support high-availability and disaster recovery architectures.
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Implement scalable and resilient network solutions aligned with enterprise standards.
Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine)
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Strong understanding of Cisco ISE architecture (PAN PSN MNT nodes).
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Configure and troubleshoot policies for Wireless Wired VPN and Network Access Control.
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Manage authentication authorization and policy enforcement strategies.
F5 (LTM / GTM / BIG-IQ)
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Hands-on configuration and troubleshooting of F5 LTM GTM and BIG-IQ.
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Design and optimize load balancing SSL offloading and traffic management policies.
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Ensure high availability and performance tuning of F5 infrastructure.
Infoblox (DNS / DHCP / IPAM)
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Manage and optimize enterprise DNS DHCP and IP Address Management (IPAM).
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Troubleshoot core network services and ensure reliability.
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Implement automation and monitoring for DNS infrastructure.
Forescout (NAC)
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Configure and manage Forescout network access control solutions.
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Troubleshoot policy enforcement and endpoint visibility.
Cisco ACI
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Design and deploy Cisco ACI Leaf-Spine fabrics.
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Configure Tenants VRFs Bridge Domains EPGs Contracts and Filters.
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Implement Multi-Pod Multi-Site and Remote Leaf architectures.
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Support HA and DR setups in ACI environments.
IBM NS1
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Hands-on experience with IBM NS1 Connect platform.
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Support DNS automation and traffic steering configurations.
Network Testing & Time Services
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Experience with Ixia for L2/L3 testing and topology validation.
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Familiarity with Microchip NTP equipment monitoring and troubleshooting.
Automation & Configuration Management
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Experience with Gluware configuration and automation.
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Hands-on expertise with Ansible automation scripting and configuration management.
Required Skills
Primary Skills:
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F5 LTM
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Infoblox
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Forescout NAC
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IBM NS1
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Cisco ISE
Secondary Skills:
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Cisco Routing & Switching
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Aruba Wireless
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SD-WAN (Versa preferred)
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A10 Load Balancer
Technical Skills
Cisco ISE F5 LTM/GTM Infoblox DNS/DHCP/IPAM Cisco ACI IBM NS1 Forescout Ixia Ansible Gluware NTP Enterprise Networking