About the role
Role: Network Engineer Location: Orange County, CA onsite 5 days Duration: Contract- 6 months
Ideal candidates will have well-rounded expert level knowledge of network and security design principles including a comprehensive understanding of networking concepts pertaining to LAN and WAN deployments within Enterprise multi-platform environments. Requirements: * Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS or related technical field of study * 8+ years of experience as a Network Engineer * CCNP or higher Cisco certification * Palo Alto certification * F5 LTM experience
Skills and Experience: * Thorough knowledge of infrastructure technology interdependencies. * Strong aptitude for learning new technologies and understanding how to utilize them. * Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. * Technical expertise in the following areas: * Cisco routing and switching design, configuration, and troubleshooting * Routing protocols - BGP, HSRP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP * LAN and WAN connectivity designs * Cisco WLAN Controllers and APs * Perimeter security design * Configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Firewalls – Palo Alto, Cisco ASA. * Configuring and managing Palo Alto Networks security policies, including creating rules and profiles, defining network zones, and managing user access control. * Monitoring network traffic and security events using Palo Alto Networks monitoring tools, including Panorama and Cortex XDR. * Configuration and troubleshooting of F5 LTM, including iRules. * Networking protocols such as ARP, DHCP, DNS, NTP, SMTP, HTTP(S), VOIP, SSH, NFS, SMB, CIFS, etc. * Upgrade procedures for Cisco, Palo Alto, and F5 LTM. * Packet capture tools (tcpdump, Wireshark) and analysis of outputs. * CLI and GUI based consoles for all supported devices.
* Efficient in preparing and sharing technical documentation using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio. * Strong written, communication, and presentation skills. * Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. * Ability to work independently and identify opportunities for process improvement. * Desire to learn new skills, take on new tasks as needed, and work as part of a team.