Network Engineer

Overview

On Site
Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

Mergers and Acquisitions
Management
High Availability
Optimization
Risk Assessment
Vulnerability Assessment
Network Design
Policies and Procedures
Collaboration
DevOps
Network Security
Computer Science
Information Technology
Palo Alto
ASA
Cisco PIX
CheckPoint
Firewall
F5
Google Tag Manager (GTM)
Routing
Switches
Virtual Private Network
Network
Network Monitoring
Wireshark
SolarWinds
Splunk
Cloud Computing
Computer Networking
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
SANS
Analytical Skill
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving

Job Details

Role: Network Engineer

Location: Boston, Ma

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement secure network architectures for enterprise environments.
  • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot firewalls including Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, and Check Point.
  • Deploy and manage F5 Load Balancers for high availability and traffic optimization.
  • Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analysis of network infrastructure.
  • Define and enforce network security policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and security teams to ensure secure connectivity across environments.
  • Monitor network performance and security events, and respond to incidents.
  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance network security posture.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
    • Palo Alto Networks firewalls
    • Cisco ASA firewalls
    • Check Point firewalls
    • F5 BIG-IP Load Balancers (LTM, GTM)
  • In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, and network segmentation.
  • Experience with network monitoring and security tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, Splunk).
  • Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) is a plus.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

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