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Posted August 24, 2026
Robert Half

Senior Cisco Network Engineer FTE

Des Moines, IA 50309, US Full Time
Compensation: $135 to $190 Yearly

Senior Cisco Network Engineer – cloud, NDFC, Cisco Nexus based data center architecture.

TOTAL COMPENSATION: UP TO 190k - BASE - 155/160K plus 20% bonus! RELOCATION PAID!

LOCATION: DES MOINES IOWA ** RELO $$

ONSITE 5 DAYS / WEEK + FLEXIBILITY!

Senior Network Engineer in a large-scale, highly availability, cloud-based network to join a high-performing IT Engineering team.

MUST HAVE SKILLS: Enterprise-level Cisco Nexus data center architecture design, NDFC (Network Data Fabric Controller), BGP routing, cloud networking solutions in Microsoft Azure, Cloud networking experience in AWS or GCP, Prefer Azure.

This SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER will lead the design, enhancement enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises, data center, and cloud environments, experience in complex data center architecture, BGP routing, and cloud networking.

MUST HAVE:

  • Enterprise-level Cisco Nexus data center architecture design, build, supporting high-availability, mission-critical environments at scale.
  • Support & improve network fabric operations thru NDFC (Network Data Fabric Controller).
  • Architect & optimize BGP routing to ensure resilient, scalable connectivity across multiple sites & hybrid cloud networks, in complex enterprise environments.

·       Design and implement secure cloud networking solutions in Microsoft Azure, Cloud networking in AWS or GCP, Prefer Azure.

  • Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, AZ-700
  • Experience with SD-WAN, Terraform, Python, or IAC / automation tools.
  • Lead the design, implementation, and evolution of enterprise network architecture in campus, data center, cloud environments.
  • Enterprise-level Cisco Nexus data center architecture design, build, supporting high-availability, mission-critical environments at scale.

  • Engineer & optimize hybrid connectivity solutions such as ExpressRoute and site-to-site VPNs.

·  TOTAL COMPENSATION: almost $200K * PLUS RELOCATION ASSISTANCE! 

·      Salary of $160,000– PLUS 20% bonus $185,000 base plus up to 20% annual bonus (total comp up to $200,000). Generous benefits & Perks ! 

·      ****For immediate & confidential consideration, contact directly to Carrie Danger, SVP of Permanent Placement: Office: 515-259-6087 Mobile: 515-991-0863. Email: (found on MY LinkedIn profile)


Qualifications:

  • Cisco Nexus Data Center Architecture
  • NDFC

Compensation

$135,000.00-$190,000.00 Yearly

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