Network Engineer

The Network Engineer will be responsible for supporting enterprise core network infrastructure, SD-WAN environments, routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing, and overall network performance. The ideal candidate brings strong Cisco networking expertise along with experience supporting VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN, Palo Alto firewalls, F5 load balancers, and enterprise LAN/WAN environments., * Manage and support enterprise core network infrastructure across data center environments.

• Configure, administer, and troubleshoot VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN environments.
• Install, configure, and maintain Cisco routers, switches, and enterprise networking equipment.
• Administer Palo Alto firewalls, including security policies, NAT, VPNs, and traffic management.
• Support F5 load balancers for application delivery and high availability.
• Design, implement, and support enterprise LAN/WAN connectivity across branch and campus environments.
• Monitor and optimize network performance, bandwidth utilization, latency, and throughput.
• Support enterprise data center networking across core, distribution, and access layers.
• Maintain secure connectivity between enterprise, cloud, and hosted environments.
• Perform network upgrades, patching, lifecycle management, and capacity planning.
• Troubleshoot routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPN, firewall, and load balancing issues.
• Utilize enterprise monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve infrastructure issues.
• Manage incidents, service requests, and change management activities using ServiceNow.
• Support high availability, redundancy, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional infrastructure, security, and operations teams.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, and operational procedures.

Do you have experience in VPN management?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). High school diploma (or GED) required.

• 3+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• Strong experience supporting Cisco enterprise networking environments.
• Experience administering VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN.
• Hands-on experience managing Palo Alto firewalls.
• Experience supporting F5 load balancers.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise LAN/WAN architecture.
• Experience supporting enterprise data center networking.
• Strong understanding of routing and switching protocols.
• Experience with DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPN, and network security concepts.
• Experience performing network monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Experience with ServiceNow for incident, change, and request management.
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills., * Cisco certifications (CCNP Enterprise, CCIE, or equivalent).
• Palo Alto Networks certification (PCNSA or PCNSE).
• VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN experience.
• F5 BIG-IP administration experience.
• Experience supporting highly available enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Experience with cloud networking (Azure and/or AWS).
• Experience with enterprise monitoring platforms such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or similar.
• Experience working within large enterprise consulting or managed services environments.
• Experience supporting government or highly regulated enterprise environments.

Pay: $33.66 - $38.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Network engineering: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbia, MD 21044 (Required)

4.04.0 out of 5 stars Columbia, MD 21044 $33.66 - $38.00 an hour - Contract

Our client is a global consulting and technology organization supporting large-scale enterprise infrastructure modernization initiatives. This engagement focuses on maintaining and enhancing complex enterprise networking environments, supporting mission-critical infrastructure across data centers, branch offices, and enterprise campuses.