Network Engineer

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.

• 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

• 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

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

Technology, Information and Internet