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Senior Cisco Network Engineer

Hays
Ottawa, Ontario, CAPosted April 16, 2026

Job Description

Role

Senior Cisco Network Engineer (Contract – Urgent)

Length

: 4-6 months (potential to extend)

Location

: Remote (1st month Hybrid based in Ottawa)

Pay:

90-100/hour

Your New Role An organization in the public sector is urgently seeking a

Senior Cisco Network Engineer

to support a critical network transformation initiative. This is a

hands‑on, senior‑level contract

where you’ll step in immediately to stabilize and support an existing Cisco environment while new infrastructure is being deployed.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

  • Strong, hands‑on experience supporting

Cisco ASA firewalls

, including

older Cisco 5516‑X environments

  • Meraki experience is mandatory

, including installation and on‑site support

  • Proven ability to jump into

high‑urgency, operational network issues

  • Experience supporting environments where

design is complete and execution/support is required

  • Comfortable collaborating with junior technical staff and providing senior‑level guidance
  • Ability to be

onsite in Ottawa for the first month

(some travel to Montreal; expenses covered)

What You’ll Get in Return

  • 4–6 month contract

with immediate start

  • Competitive

market hourly rate

  • High‑impact work on a critical infrastructure transformation
  • Travel expenses fully covered where required

What You Need to Do Now

If you’re a senior Cisco engineer with

real‑world ASA + Meraki experience

and can start quickly, apply now or reach out directly to discuss details.

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