Network Engineer

Job Title: IoT Security

Location: West Palm Beach, FL

Duration: 6 months

Rate: $42 - $44/hr on W2

• • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching platforms (IOS upgrades, core/access layer architecture)
  • Proven experience upgrading Arista, and Palo Alto network equipment and configurations
  • Strong experience with Cisco IOS/XE, Arista EOS, and network automation tools
  • Hands-on experience with SD-WAN technologies and centralized management platforms
  • Solid understanding of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) and Layer 2 technologies (VLANs, STP)
  • Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., NetScout, Cisco DNAC, NetFlow, SNMP)
  • Proficiency with network automation tools, particularly Ansible, for configuration management and deployment automation
  • Strong understanding of network protocols, VLANs, routing, switching, and firewall policy management
  • Experience managing ruggedized network equipment in industrial or utility environments (preferred)
  • Demonstrated ability to manage incident and problem tickets with strong troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with project planning, scheduling, and execution
  • Experience with network security concepts and integration with firewalls and NAC
  • Certifications such as CCNP, Arista ACE, CWNA, or SD-WAN vendor certifications
  • Experience with NetFlow, SNMP, and Syslog for monitoring Infrastructure Modernization & Upgrades
  • Lead network infrastructure upgrade projects across enterprise environments
  • Upgrade Cisco, Arista, and Palo Alto network devices to Gold Standard versions, including core switches, access switches, routers, and firewalls
  • Manage and upgrade substation power grid Cisco rugged switches/routers supporting critical energy operations
  • Leverage automation tools such as Ansible to streamline upgrade processes, ensure consistency, and improve operational efficiency Operational Support & Service Management
  • Respond to and resolve incident tickets during business hours, ensuring timely restoration of network services
  • Participate in 24/7 On-Call rotation to provide after-hours support for urgent network issues
  • Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex network problems
  • Investigate and document root causes for problem tickets, developing permanent solutions to prevent recurrence
  • Provision network resources including VLANs, switch ports, server connectivity, routing configurations, and firewall rules via Work Order (WO) fulfilment Project Planning & Execution
  • Develop detailed project plans for network upgrades and infrastructure maintenance
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to schedule maintenance windows and minimize business impact
  • Document network configurations, upgrade procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Provide status updates and communicate project progress to leadership and technical teams
  • Ensure compliance with change management processes and regulatory requirements