Overview
On Site
$50+
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Amazon Web Services
Aruba
Cloud Computing
Command-line Interface
Communication
Computer Networking
Documentation
FBI
Firewall
Management
Network
Network Engineering
Network Optimization
Network Security
Palo Alto
Performance Tuning
Routing
Scripting
Standard Operating Procedure
VMware
Wireless Networking
Job Details
Job Title: Senior Network Engineering Consultant
Location: Sacramento, CA (Hybrid work may be available)
Duration: 12 months, with possible extensions
Type: Full-time, Contract
Clearance/Background: Candidates must be eligible for a DOJ/FBI background check
Overview:
We are seeking two highly experienced Network Engineering Consultants to support enterprise-level infrastructure projects involving next-generation network technologies. The consultants will serve as senior-level technical experts, supporting initiatives that span software-defined networking, cloud integration, and network security.
Responsibilities:
- Architect, configure, and maintain multi-site VMWare NSX federation environments
- Lead design and implementation of Aruba Wireless networks, including ClearPass configuration
- Develop and manage Palo Alto firewall rule sets, templates, and routing configurations
- Provide architectural support for AWS cloud networking, including VPCs, routing tables, and load balancers
- Collaborate with internal teams to assess and implement networking policies and security best practices
- Support network optimization, performance tuning, and policy implementation
- Maintain documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for network configurations
- Participate in planning, deployment, and troubleshooting of infrastructure upgrades
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with VMWare networking, including at least 2 years with NSX federation and firewall design
- 5+ years of experience with enterprise wireless networking, including 2+ years designing Aruba Wireless environments and configuring ClearPass
- 5+ years of experience in AWS cloud networking with 2+ years in a lead role managing routing tables and firewall rules
- 5+ years of experience configuring and maintaining Palo Alto firewalls, with 2+ years in a lead capacity
- Strong knowledge of network security practices, segmentation, and troubleshooting
Preferred Qualifications (Desirable):
- Additional 2+ years of senior-level experience with the above tools and technologies
- Experience leading the design of multi-site cloud and hybrid network architectures
- Background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CLI, and scripting for automation
- Experience with large-scale enterprise/government IT environments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Work Requirements:
- Full-time availability (estimated 180 hours/month)
- Ability to work onsite in Sacramento, CA
- Must consent to and pass a fingerprint-based DOJ and FBI background check
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