Network Engineer

OSI Digital•Irvine, CA

13d•$25 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

The Network Engineer will apply expert-level knowledge of network and security design principles to LAN and WAN deployments in enterprise, multi-platform environments. The role includes designing, configuring, troubleshooting, and upgrading network and security infrastructure, as well as monitoring network traffic and security events. This is a six-month contract role based onsite in Orange County, California, five days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS, or a related technical field.
At least 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.
Technical expertise in Cisco routing and switching design, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of networking protocols including ARP, DHCP, DNS, NTP, SMTP, HTTP(S), VOIP, SSH, NFS, SMB, and CIFS.
Ability to use CLI- and GUI-based consoles for supported devices.
Strong written, communication, and presentation skills.
Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and independently identify process improvements.
Willingness to learn new skills, take on tasks as needed, and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Design, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco routing and switching infrastructure.
Work with routing protocols including BGP, HSRP, OSPF, EIGRP, and RIP.
Develop and support LAN and WAN connectivity designs.
Configure and support Cisco WLAN controllers and access points.
Design perimeter security and configure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto and Cisco ASA firewalls.
Manage Palo Alto Networks security policies, including rules, profiles, network zones, and user access control.
Monitor network traffic and security events using tools including Panorama and Cortex XDR.
Configure and troubleshoot F5 LTM, including iRules.
Perform upgrade procedures for Cisco, Palo Alto, and F5 LTM systems.
Use packet-capture tools such as tcpdump and Wireshark and analyze their output.
Prepare and share technical documentation using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and collaborate with the team as needed.