Network Infrastructure Engineer

Job Title: Network Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Onsite - Clinton, MS

Duration: 9 Months

Job Description:

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Infrastructure Engineer to support and advance the State’s enterprise networking environment. This position plays a critical role in designing, deploying, and operating new LDC (Liquor Distribution Center) fabrics, networks, identity-driven access systems, and observability platforms.

The engineer will work closely with infrastructure team to ensure the State’s network services remain reliable, scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise modernization goals. This is a hands‑on engineering position that requires strong technical expertise, effective communication, and the ability to support mission‑critical systems across data centers and statewide operations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with Cisco ACI in production environments.
• Deep knowledge of ACI constructs (VRF, BD, EPG, ESG, L3Out, contracts).
• Experience integrating ACI with OpenShift VMM and Cilium/Isovalent.
• Proficiency with Cisco Catalyst platforms and SDA fabric technologies.
• Experience administering Cisco ISE including TACACS+ and policy‑set based NAC.
• Strong understanding of ThousandEyes, Cyber Vision, and DNA Spaces or comparable tools.
• Solid command of core TCP/IP, routing, switching, QoS, and network security fundamentals.
• Ability to develop clear diagrams, documentation, and architectural artifacts.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to work in fast‑paced, mission‑critical environments.

Preferred skills

• Cisco certifications such as CCNP Data Center, CCNP Enterprise, CCIE, or equivalent experience.
• Hands‑on experience with container networking and virtualization integrations.
• Familiarity with NIST frameworks and state‑level cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience with network automation tools (Python, Ansible, REST APIs).
• Prior work in state government or large enterprise network environments.
• PCCSA – Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate Foundational security, NGFW basics, threats, App-ID, and policy.
• PCNSA – Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator Focuses on NGFW configuration, security profiles, NAT, App-ID, URL filtering, WildFire.

At Radiant Digital, we provide IT solutions and consulting services to help government agencies and businesses in the USA, Canada, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. On the federal side, we support agencies like NASA, the Department of State (DOS), the IRS, ACL, ACF,USDA and many others, along with numerous state and local government agencies.

We work with industries like telecom, healthcare, entertainment, oil and gas offering solutions designed to meet their specific needs. We focus on improving systems, making better use of data, and updating applications to keep up with changing markets.