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Xcelligen Inc.

Principal Infrastructure Engineer

Remote

United states

Senior

Freelance

10-11-2025

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Communication Firewalls Organization

Job Specifications

Job Title: Principal Infrastructure Engineer

Duration:6+ months

Rate: Open (DOE)

Location: US, Remote (Ideally Bay Area)

Key Responsibilities

***Have an active TS/SCI Clearance***

Cisco Infrastructure Support:

Integrate Cisco solutions with other technologies to ensure high availability and secure application delivery.
Design, implement, and troubleshoot complex Cisco network environments, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
Optimize network performance and reliability across LAN/WAN architectures.
Manage Cisco IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS configurations and perform regular maintenance and updates.

Cisco Solution Implementation & Support:

Operate and maintain Cisco infrastructure to ensure application optimization and security.
Propose and implement system enhancements that improve performance and reliability.

Technical Collaboration & Documentation:

Support troubleshooting activities and root-cause analysis across Cisco platforms.
Participate in developing and supporting customer technical requirements.
Collaborate with other technology teams (network, security, systems) to achieve shared objectives.
Develop clear technical documentation, procedures, and knowledge base articles.

Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in network engineering, including hands-on work with Cisco products.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience: Strong background in Cisco routing and switching, security (ASA/Firepower), and VPN technologies.

Certifications (Preferred):

Cisco Certifications: CCNP or higher (CCIE strongly preferred).
F5 Certification: F5-CA or F5-CTS.
DoD Certification: IAT Level II or higher (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.).

Security Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.

Soft Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organization and documentation capabilities, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

About the Company

| Achieving mission success through Digital Transformation. Delivering Strategic Solutions to the Federal Government. Xcelligen Inc. is a leading force in driving digital transformation for government clients. With a strong focus on data modernization, cloud enablement, and cybersecurity, we provide comprehensive solutions that empower government agencies to enhance their operations. : Digital Transformation Technology (Modernization/Optimization) Cloud Enablement DevSecOps, Infrastructure Automation, Infrastructure As ... Know more