We are currently seeking a remote Network Engineer for a 12 to 18-month contract. The Network Engineer balances the efforts of the Enterprise Network team to include an appropriate level of day-to-day problem- solving versus long-term projects and solutions. The ideal candidate will have expertise in network management, TCP/IP protocols, LAN/WAN configurations, and possess strong problem-solving abilities.
Schedule: Generally Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm but must be available 4-8 hours a week for evening and weekend hours to support cutovers and go-lives.
Note: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. W2 only, not open to C2C.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement functional networks
- Configure and install software, servers, routers, and other network devices
- Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hotfixes, and security configurations
- Building site to site VPN tunnels on Palo Alto Firewalls
- Dual internet and dual virtual router management and configuration on Palo Alto Panorama.
- ISP logistic and vendor communication and coordination.
- SVI or layer 3 VLAN interfaces living in the Palo Alto.
- Manage multiple site upgrades and create documentation
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues
- Ensure network security and compliance with security policies
- Collaborate with team members to optimize network usage
- Circuits: Discovery, Quote & Order, Installation/Billing, Disconnects
- Hardware: Discovery, Quote & Order, Configure & Install, Recycle / Return To Vendor / Return To Client
- Cabling: Discovery / Floor Plan Mark-Up, Quote & Order, Installation, Coordinate Cutover
- High Level Requirements: Switching & Routing, Palo Alto Firewall, Wireless, Tripp Lite, UPS & PDU, Change Control, Documentation
Qualifications:
- CCNP level Cisco certification or Palo Alto certification, a plus
- Expert level in building site to site VPN tunnels on Palo Alto Firewalls
- Intermediate level Cisco routing and switching
- Dual internet and dual virtual router management and configuration experience on Palo Alto Panorama.
- Experience in ISP logistic and vendor communication and coordination.
- Experience with SVI or layer 3 VLAN interfaces living in the Palo Alto.
- Detail Oriented, managing multiple site upgrades and documentation
- Panorama experience managing multiple sites
- Understanding and configuration of Port-Channels on Cisco
- Configuration of Aggregate interfaces on Palo Alto
Job Type: Contract
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Experience:
- Computer networking: 5 years (Preferred)
- Palo Alto: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote