Sr. Network Engineer( Need Local to TX only) F2F Interview Required

LinkedIn must be created before November 2023

1. NEED PERSONAL EMAIL & PERSONAL PHN NO.

2. Atleat 2 online account associated with this email without counting Gmail and Linkedin.(Like facebook, netflix and more)

3. LINKED MUST BE CREATED BEFORE November 2023

4.Names associated with this email address partially the same.

5.Phone number is associated with a traditional phone carrier.

6. At least one similar name associated with this phone number.

7 The email should old enough to have any public record.

WE NEED MORE PROFILES WHO ARE LOCAL TO DALLAS...NEW REQUIREMENT IS IN PERSON INTERVIEW REQUIRED IN DALLAS FOR FIRST ROUND. The feedback we are seeing is that the candidates are now showing confidence during the interviews, and struggling to describe the skills that are listed in the reqs and prequalification questions.

Still need resumes on this

PLEASE DO NOT submit until you speak on the phone/video with your candidates and ask the following prescreen questions

DURING YOUR PRESCREEN ON THE PHONE/VIDEO, PLEASE ASK THESE QUESTIONS AND SEE HOW THEY ANSWER. ALSO CONFIRM THEY HAVE EXCELLENT LEADERSHIP SKILLS.

1. Can you describe your hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls?

2. Have you configured Palo Alto firewall policies yourself, or were you only assisting/observing?

3. Have you ever worked on Cisco wireless controllers (WLC)? If yes, what tasks did you perform?

4. Can you describe one real issue you troubleshot on a VeloCloud deployment?

5. Can you describe a major incident (P1/P2) you personally handled? What exactly did YOU do?

6. How comfortable are you leading bridge calls or handling escalations? Needed for lead roles Reject if uncomfortable with leadership responsibilities

Questions (must reply YES to ALL):
Do you have 12+ years of recent networking expertise supporting an enterprise environment?
Do you have 10+ years experience designing, configuring, and troubleshooting complex WAN/Velo Cloud SD-WAN solutions, including advanced knowledge of BGP and QoS?
Do you have end-to-end lifecycle experience (design, configuration, installation, administration) with large-scale enterprise networks?
Do you have strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto and Cisco firewall technologies, including design, installation, maintenance, and support?
Do you have experience performing deep-dive troubleshooting using packet captures, flow analysis, and tools such as Wireshark, Panorama logs, and VeloCloud analytics?
Do you have hands-on experience with automation or scripting (Python, Ansible, REST APIs) to streamline network operations or configurations?
Do you have experience working in ITIL-based environments, including creating RCAs, reviewing changes, and leading P1/P2 incident bridge calls?
Do you have CCNP certification or equivalent level?
Do you have Palo Alto advanced knowledge (Global infrastructure management, Panorama, Distributed User-ID, advanced Global Protect)?
Do you have wireless experience with Cisco WLC, 802.1x/MAB, and Distributed Flexconnect deployments?
Description:
Bachelor s degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of computing or computer science or a related field.
12+ years of recent network engineering expertise supporting an enterprise environment
10+ years experience on:
WAN:
o SD-WAN
o Advanced BGP
o DMVPN
o Quality of Service (QoS)

Security:
o Palo Alto advanced knowledge (Global infrastructure management, Panorama, Distributed User-ID, advanced Global Protect configuration)
o F5 configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance
o Cisco ISE distributed deployment (Wireless 802.1x, Wired 802.1x, Guest, IoT, TACACS+)
o Cisco ASA (with routed-VPN implementation and troubleshooting)
o PKI Knowledge
o Proficiency in Zscaler (desirable)
Wireless:
o Cisco WLC
o 802.1x and MAB
o Distributed Flexconnect deployments
Datacenter:
o Nexus
o VMware vSphere knowledge
Cloud:
o AWS
o Azure
Demonstrated experience in all phases of the design, configuration, installation, and administration of large-scale networks.
Cisco expertise CCNP certification or equivalent level.
Strong security experience with firewall technologies, installation, maintenance and support.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Abilities:
Communicating effectively: expressing opinions, ideas and suggestions with conviction and in a logical/structured manner; keeping to the point; ensuring that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documented.
Solving problems: being open to original ideas and creative options by which to address issues; continually driving change by seeking new ways to improve outcomes.
Managing self: remaining objective, focused and productive in a stressful environment; focusing on solutions rather than problems.
Demonstrating flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements; demonstrating a willingness to accept changing circumstances; supporting initiatives for change; readily absorbing new techniques and working practices; proposing new or improved ways of working.