Network Engineer

Role: Network Engineer 
Location: Orange County, CA onsite
Role: Open to Contract/FT
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
  • Perimeter security design 
  • Cisco WLAN Controllers and APs
  • 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.