Telecom Analyst – Cisco Network Engineering

Job Title:
Telecom Analyst Cisco Network Engineering
Location: Charlotte, NC **
* On-Site Required ***

Work Type: W2 Contingent

Duration: 12+ Months

The Telecom Analyst is a senior-level Cisco Network Engineer responsible for the architecture, configuration, implementation, and ongoing support of enterprise Cisco network infrastructure . This role requires deep hands-on expertise with Cisco IOS, routing and switching technologies, WAN connectivity, and enterprise network design to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available network solutions aligned with business requirements.

• Design, engineer, and implement enterprise Cisco-based network solutions across LAN, WAN, and data center environments
• Configure, test, deploy, and support Cisco IOS-based routers and switches in production environments
• Perform advanced routing and switching configuration
  , optimization, and troubleshooting
• Maintain accurate Cisco device configurations, network diagrams, and technical documentation
• Develop detailed engineering job packages
  , including hardware specifications, IOS configurations, and network diagrams
• Design cost-effective Cisco network architectures that meet performance, availability, and security standards
• Prepare and submit Cisco hardware and circuit cost estimates for planned installations
• Procure, provision, turn up, and troubleshoot private and public WAN circuits integrated with Cisco infrastructure
• Support redundancy, resiliency, and failover solutions using Cisco best practices
• Work cross-functionally with IT, telecom, and infrastructure teams to deliver end-to-end Cisco networking solutions
• Stay current with Cisco technologies, IOS enhancements, and industry networking standards

• 5 7 years of Information Technology experience with at least 5 years focused on Cisco network engineering
• Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching in large enterprise environments
• Strong working knowledge of Cisco IOS configuration and troubleshooting
• Proven experience designing and supporting mission-critical Cisco networks
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple Cisco initiatives simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills

• Cisco certifications preferred:
  CCNA, CCDA
• Advanced Cisco certifications strongly desired:
  CCNP, CCDP, CCIE
• Experience with Cisco enterprise networking technologies, including:
• Cisco routers and switches
• Cisco ACS
• Cisco wireless controllers and access points
• Cisco VPN concentrators
• Strong expertise in Cisco-related protocols and technologies:
• TCP/IP and Cisco IOS
• Layer 3 Switching
• Routing protocols:
  RIP, OSPF, EIGRP
• High availability and redundancy:
  HSRP, GLBP
• Tunneling and security:
  GRE, IPSEC, SSL
• Authentication and monitoring:
  AAA, SNMP