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Senior Network Engineer6-12 month contract to hireAddison, TX (Hybrid -Mon-Thurs onsite)
We are seeking a Network Engineer that possess LAN/WAN Routing and Switching Knowledge but also has a specialization in Palo Alto Firewalls.RequirementsBachelors degree required.CCNA required10+ years IT experienceStrong Route/Switch and Firewall Administration experience. Cisco Systems routers, switches, WLC and wireless devicesCisco ACI Data Center InfrastructurePalo Alto Networks Firewalls and Cato Networks SASE/SDWAN branch infrastructureAruba Wireless and ClearPass Network Access Control (NAC)F5 Load-Balancers LTM and GTMOther utilities include: TACACS, Aruba ClearPass, Tufin FW automation, Solarwinds Orion, Extrahop, and Infoblox IPAM5+ years LAN networking experience specializing in Network Implementation, troubleshoot and resolving complex network communications issues. Hands on experience managing multiple LANs over WAN serving a minimum of 1,000 users using PCs and other Ethernet devices.4+ years of WAN experience including the use of point-to-point VPNs, MPLS and coordinating circuit installation with vendors. Desired: CCNP; Palo Alto, Checkpoint or other Firewall certificationsKeen understanding and practical knowledge of IP, Network Security, Network Management platforms, and routing/switching necessary for supporting the production environment.Working knowledge of WireShark or other brand name protocol analyzers as well as Netflow collection and analysis.Duties and Responsibilities:Primary responsibility will be Design, Discovery, and Implementation support within the Global Network. Support the International/Domestic, On-Prem and Cloud based Firewall infrastructure with an eye to redesign and simplify the architecture.Perform support of LAN/WAN connected hardware components such as Switches, Routers, Load Balancers and Firewalls. This involves upgrades, timely resolution of failed components and configurations which cause unavailability of our core business systems and communications.Participate in, and represent the network teams interests, in architecture discussions and decision processes stemming from other technology areas.Responsible for root cause analysis of problems & production slowdowns and will use network tools like protocol analyzers & network management software to help make these determinations & recommend short- & long-term resolutions.Participation in technical group projects to provide networking related support and keep abreast of new developments in networking, systems, and automation technologies with a focus on Cloud based systems.Contribute to providing new solutions to improve processes relating to increased productivity, network availability and value-added end user technologies.Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Visit to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.Vacancy expired!