Network Engineer

As a Network Engineer, you will support enterprise and field network environments by configuring, maintaining, and optimizing secure network infrastructure. This role focuses on Cisco and Palo Alto technologies and supports connectivity across data centers, enterprise systems, and field devices. You will play a key role in ensuring network stability, performance, and security for critical operations., * Configure and support Cisco and Palo Alto network infrastructure

• Administer next generation firewall and security platforms including Palo Alto Networks and F5
• Develop and maintain security policies, access control lists, and threat prevention controls
• Manage VLANs, routing, and network segmentation to ensure secure communication across systems
• Monitor and maintain WAN and LAN environments with focus on high availability and redundancy
• Implement and maintain web application firewall solutions and other perimeter security tools
• Collaborate with telecommunications teams to support connectivity for field devices including RTUs, IEDs, sensors, and distributed energy systems
• Troubleshoot network performance issues and ensure reliable operations
• Support cabling infrastructure and general networking needs across sites
• Travel up to 25 percent between Reno - travel covered during this

• Experience working with Cisco networking technologies
• Experience with Palo Alto firewall platforms
• Strong understanding of firewall configuration and switch management
• Knowledge of routing protocols including EIGRP and OSPF
• Familiarity with WAN and LAN performance monitoring and optimization
• Basic knowledge of cabling and physical network infrastructure
• Ability to work independently and quickly adapt in a remote supported environment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills

Tools and Technologies:

• Cisco switching and routing platforms
• Palo Alto firewalls
• F5 security solutions
• Web Application Firewall technologies
• Network monitoring and performance tools

$60 - $65 an hour - Contract