Network Engineer

Role: Network Engineer 

Location: Orange County, CA onsite 5 days

Duration: Contract- 6 months

Ideal candidates will have well-rounded expert level knowledge of network and security design principles including a comprehensive understanding of networking concepts pertaining to LAN and WAN deployments within Enterprise multi-platform environments. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS or related technical field of study 
• 8+ years of experience as a Network Engineer 
• CCNP or higher Cisco certification 
• Palo Alto certification
• F5 LTM experience

Skills and Experience: 

• Thorough knowledge of infrastructure technology interdependencies. 
• Strong aptitude for learning new technologies and understanding how to utilize them. 
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. 
• Technical expertise in the following areas: 

• Cisco routing and switching design, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Routing protocols - BGP, HSRP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP 
• LAN and WAN connectivity designs
• Cisco WLAN Controllers and APs
• Perimeter security design 
• Configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Firewalls – Palo Alto, Cisco ASA. 
• Configuring and managing Palo Alto Networks security policies, including creating rules and profiles, defining network zones, and managing user access control.
• Monitoring network traffic and security events using Palo Alto Networks monitoring tools, including Panorama and Cortex XDR.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of F5 LTM, including iRules. 
• Networking protocols such as ARP, DHCP, DNS, NTP, SMTP, HTTP(S), VOIP, SSH, NFS, SMB, CIFS, etc. 
• Upgrade procedures for Cisco, Palo Alto, and F5 LTM. 
• Packet capture tools (tcpdump, Wireshark) and analysis of outputs. 
• CLI and GUI based consoles for all supported devices. 

• Efficient in preparing and sharing technical documentation using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio. 
• Strong written, communication, and presentation skills. 
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. 
• Ability to work independently and identify opportunities for process improvement. 
• Desire to learn new skills, take on new tasks as needed, and work as part of a team.