Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Eden Prairie, MN, 55344 - Hybrid role. 3+ months contract with high potential for extension and can convert to permanent. Pay range: $35 - $59/hr on W2.

Our Fortune 500 client in Eden Prairie, MN is looking for hardworking, motivated talent to join their innovative team.

Are you a Network Engineer with a passion for collaborating with multiple teams and an interest in working onsite in Hybrid Model? Don't wait… apply today!

The Network Engineer will design, implement, and support a secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise network environment. This role focuses on core Cisco networking technologies and strong firewall policy expertise to maintain a robust security posture while supporting business growth. The engineer will be responsible for managing switching, routing, network access control, firewalls, SD‑WAN, and monitoring platforms across a hybrid environment. This position requires hands‑on technical depth, proactive problem‑solving, and the ability to collaborate across teams to ensure a reliable and secure network infrastructure.

Configure and optimize Cisco Catalyst Center–managed networks, Cisco FMC/FTD firewalls, Cisco ISE for network access and segmentation, and SD‑WAN connectivity. Participate in firewall policy management, network troubleshooting, system upgrades, and implementation of new technologies. Maintain documentation, ensure compliance with security standards, support capacity planning, and contribute to continuous improvement of network services. Work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong hands‑on experience with Cisco networking platforms (routers, switches, Catalyst Center).
• Proven expertise with firewall policy design, implementation, and general firewall best practices.
• Experience with Cisco FMC/FTD firewalls, including rulebase management, IPS/AMP, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of Cisco ISE (802.1x, TACACS+, segmentation, posture).
• Working knowledge of Cisco SD‑WAN deployment and operations.
• Proficiency with routing (BGP, OSPF), VPNs, QoS, and Layer 2/Layer 3 architectures.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructures.
• Experience with Palo Alto Global Protect & Prisma Access.
• Ability to produce clear network documentation and follow change‑control processes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to work independently and handle complex issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Familiarity with Cisco Security Cloud.
• Hands‑on knowledge of Nexus Dashboard.
• Thousand Eyes deployment/monitoring experience.
• Cloud networking exposure (Azure or AWS).
• Basic python experience.

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