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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>The Network Engineer will provide engineering and operational support for an enterprise Cisco network environment. The primary objective of this support is to strengthen the security, reliability, and resilience of the network infrastructure while actively addressing identified Incident Response (IR) remediation requirements. The candidate will deliver critical Network Engineering Services that include designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network architectures that enforce Zero Trust principles, such as network segmentation, micro-segmentation, and least privilege access controls. 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