Network Engineer

Role: Network Engineer Location: Orange County, CA onsite 5 days Duration: Contract- 6 monthsIdeal 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 certificationF5 LTM experienceSkills 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 troubleshootingRouting protocols - BGP, HSRP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP LAN and WAN connectivity designsCisco WLAN Controllers and APsPerimeter 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 controlMonitoring network traffic and security events using Palo Alto Networks monitoring tools, including Panorama and Cortex XDRConfiguration 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. Powered by JazzHRumztyj2yla