Role: Network Engineer (On-Prem, Azure Cloud)
Location: Carson City, NV (Onsite 5 days/week)
Duration: 6 Months Contract-to-Hire
Rate: $80 to $90/hour
Job Summary: Seeking an experienced Network Engineer with 10+ years of expertise in managing complex networks, including Cisco routing, Meraki switching, Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls, and Azure cloud networking. The candidate will implement and maintain network infrastructure, security protocols, and automation tools, with a focus on Zero Trust Architecture, IPS/IDS, network micro-segmentation, and Python scripting for automation. Strong collaboration and communication skills are required to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Manager’s Notes: Must-Have Skills & Qualifications:
- Certifications: CCIE (required) or Palo Alto PCNSE (if CCIE is unavailable).
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering, including Cisco and Meraki technologies.
- Advanced experience with Palo Alto firewalls, IPS/IDS implementations, and SSL traffic inspection.
- Proficiency in Zero Trust architecture and network security protocols.
- Proven expertise in Azure Cloud networking and hybrid cloud solutions.
- Strong Python scripting skills for network automation.
- Experience with IPsec tunneling, VPN, and advanced firewall policies.
- Familiarity with Microsoft applications like M365.
- Exceptional collaboration and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, and manage Cisco routing, Meraki switching, and firewalls (Fortinet & Palo Alto).
- Implement Zero Trust (ZTNA 2.0), IPS/IDS, and network micro-segmentation.
- Support DMZ and NAT configurations, IP scheme management, and IPSec tunneling.
- Automate network tasks using Python and streamline operations.
- Configure and manage Azure cloud networking for hybrid environments.
- Create and maintain network flow diagrams and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
Must-Have Qualifications:
- CCIE certification required.
- 10+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, and Palo Alto technologies.
- Expertise in Zero Trust, IPS/IDS, network segmentation, and IPsec tunneling.
- Proficiency in Python scripting and Azure cloud networking.
- Strong skills in network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs) and documentation (diagrams, SOPs).
- Excellent troubleshooting and collaboration abilities.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with SD-WAN, network monitoring tools, and disaster recovery planning.
