Network Security Consultant

Overview

On Site
$42 - $43 hr
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

NETWORK SECURITY
NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER
NETWORK SECURITY CONSULTANT
CISCO ACI
ACI

Job Details

Job Title: Network Security Consultant

Location: Louisville, KY (Onsite position)

Contract : 6+ Months

Visa Independent candidates are encouraged to apply for this position.

Pay Rate - $43/hr on W2/Danta Technologies Payroll (OR) $50/hr on C2C

Experience Required: 10+ years

Position Overview:
We're looking for an experienced Level 3 Network Engineer with deep technical expertise in LAN, WAN, security, and SD-WAN environments. The right candidate will bring a solid background in Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) and have a proven track record of supporting complex enterprise network environments. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on performance, reliability, and secure infrastructure management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and support enterprise-grade LAN/WAN and SD-WAN networks
  • Administer and troubleshoot Cisco ACI fabric, ensuring smooth network operations
  • Perform network performance analysis, traffic engineering, and optimization
  • Lead incident resolution for escalated network issues and perform root cause analysis
  • Maintain strong documentation including network diagrams, SOPs, and change logs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including security, infrastructure, and application teams
  • Ensure security best practices are applied across all network layers
  • Participate in capacity planning and infrastructure upgrades
  • Support change management and service delivery within established SLAs

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in network engineering roles with increasing responsibilities
  • Strong technical expertise in LAN/WAN, routing, switching, and SD-WAN technologies
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI environments (configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting)
  • Solid understanding of network security concepts and tools
  • Familiarity with enterprise monitoring and management platforms
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to handle high-priority incidents independently
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent needed


Notes:- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits: Danta offers a compensation package to all W2 employees that are competitive in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, the option to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision), Major holidays and Paid sick leave as per state law.

The rate/ Salary range is dependent on numerous factors including Qualification, Experience and Location.

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