Senior Network Engineer

Trident Consulting is seeking a "Senior Network Engineer" for one of our client in Beachwood, OH. A global leader in business and technology services.

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer
Location: Onsite in Beachwood, OH
Job Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $65

Top Skills:
1. Deep knowledge of Cisco & Fortinet/Forti Gate hardware and protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS).
2. Extensive experience with Viptela & Fortinet SD-WAN and Cisco/Fortinet wireless architectures.
3. Proficient in Fortinet (NSE 4-8), Palo Alto (PCNSE), and Cisco ASA/Firepower, including VPN technologies.
4. Proven experience in Microsoft Azure Virtual Networking.
Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills for stakeholder collaboration.
Relevant certifications: CCNP(Cisco), NSE 4-8 (Fortinet)

Key Responsibilities:

• 12+ years of hands-on experience in network support and engineering.

• Design, configure, and deploy comprehensive enterprise-grade Cisco routing/switching, SD-WAN (Viptela/Fortinet), and wireless solutions.

• Administer and manage secure network connections in Microsoft Azure, including VNet peering, VPN gateways, and Express Route.

• Expert-level administration of Fortinet Forti Gate, Cisco ASA/Firepower, and Palo Alto firewalls, including policy management, NAT, and threat prevention.

• Manage and troubleshoot Cisco/Meraki and Fortinet network devices, including routers, switches, and wireless access points.

• Act as the top-tier escalation point for complex network outages, utilizing tools like Wireshark and Net Flow to resolve BGP/OSPF/VPN issues.

• Monitor network performance, capacity planning, and ensure compliance with security standards (e.g., PCI, HIPAA).

• Oversee WAN and LAN infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity and performance.

• Implement and support wireless network solutions, ensuring robust and secure wireless access.

• Perform network troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues promptly.

About Trident Consulting
Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we've partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.

We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale.

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