Network Engineer-- Hybrid--- Seattle,WA---Need local resources

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Cisco SD-WAN deployment
Palo Alto Networks firewalls
Prisma cloud services.
BGP
OSPF
OMP
Cisco Meraki
SD-WAN technologies.
Panorama
routing
switching
cloud networking
CCNP
Cisco Meraki CMNA/CMNO
Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE

Job Details

Network Engineer

Seattle or in Bellevue, WA

6 Months

Hybrid role

Architect and design enterprise-grade network solutions for retail operations, corporate offices, and cloud connectivity.
 
Lead the implementation and optimization of Cisco Meraki wireless and switching infrastructure.
 
Design and manage Cisco SD-WAN deployments for resilient, cost-effective connectivity.
 
Engineer and maintain secure environments using Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Prisma cloud services.
 
Develop scalable routing and switching architectures (BGP, OSPF, OMP).
 
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network solutions with business requirements.
 
Perform network assessments, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
 
Create and maintain detailed network documentation (topology diagrams, configuration standards, design guides).
 
Evaluate emerging technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
 
Serve as a technical lead on network-related projects and mentor junior engineers.
 
Qualifications:
7+ years of network engineering experience in enterprise or retail environments.
 
Expert-level knowledge of Cisco Meraki and SD-WAN technologies.
 
Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Panorama, and security policies.
 
Strong understanding of routing and switching protocols.
 
Experience with cloud networking (Azure, AWS) and hybrid environments. (Should be aware)
 
Proficiency with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., Meraki Dashboard, SolarWinds, vManage).
 
Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
 
Preferred Certifications: CCNP, Cisco Meraki CMNA/CMNO, Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE.
 
Preferred Skills:
Experience with retail store networks, POS systems, guest Wi-Fi, and IoT devices.
Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and network segmentation strategies.
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