Role: 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. 
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
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.