Network Engineer Consultant - Network Operations & Security- 26-02815

The Network Engineer Consultant is responsible for supporting and enhancing enterprise network operations within a Network Operations Center (NOC) environment. This role involves managing complex network infrastructures, ensuring optimal performance, maintaining security compliance, and providing advanced troubleshooting and technical leadership with minimal supervision., Network Operations & Administration

• Configure, install, maintain, and upgrade network infrastructure components
• Manage and support enterprise networks including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs
• Monitor network performance and ensure high availability and reliability

Troubleshooting & Support

• Diagnose and resolve complex network issues across multiple platforms
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Support a voice-integrated and multi-vendor network environment

Network Design & Implementation

• Contribute to network architecture, design, and implementation
• Maintain and update network diagrams and technical documentation
• Implement changes and enhancements to improve network efficiency

Security & Compliance

• Enforce cybersecurity best practices and ensure network security compliance
• Manage firewall configurations and security tools
• Monitor and improve secure connectivity and system integrity, * Work closely with cross-functional technical teams in a fast-paced environment
• Provide knowledge transfer, guidance, and informal training to team members
• Support multiple concurrent tasks and projects

• 10+ years of experience with:

• Cisco firewalls
• Cisco routers
• Cisco switches
• Cisco VPN
• Cisco network administration

• 5+ years of experience with:

• Palo Alto firewalls
• Palo Alto XDR

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience with network monitoring and tracing tools
• Strong expertise in core network architecture
• Advanced troubleshooting skills in routing and switching
• Experience with wireless networks (4+ years)
• Experience with hybrid cloud infrastructure (3+ years)

Preferred Certifications

• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
• CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)