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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Security L3 SME - **Company:** Diverse Lynx LLC - **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $135,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Wireless LAN, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco Routers, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Hot Standby Router Protocol, Intrusion Detection Systems, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Lynx, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Administration, Cisco Nexus Switches, Zero Trust Network Access, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Wireless LAN Controllers, Wi-Fi Technology, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Load Balancing, Computer Network Operations, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Routing & Switching, Cisco - **Published:** August 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us474991c8072cfe1ece1834437748c924/eaa ## About the Role Must Have Technical/Functional Skills * Excellent network administration and troubleshooting skills. * Good Understanding and troubleshooting skills of TCP/IP, Switching &Routing protocols, MPLS, Load balancing * Knowledge and experience in STP, VTP, HSRP, VLAN, QoS and other switching technologies * Good Knowledge & Hands on experience on Palo Alto Firewalls and Juniper switches * Good Knowledge and experience on Cisco Wireless Controllers * Ability to understand the design and provide suggestions for improvements * Excellent analytical and organizational skills and the ability to work with multiple geographically dispersed teams * Excellent listening skills & ability to communicate clearly and fluently in English * Flexibility to work in shifts for 24x7 support * Strong team player with a constructive perspective and commitment to the success of the business * Ability to work on multiple concurrent tasks with conflicting priorities, Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, Palo Alto / Aruba / Zscaler Certifications Tools: Zscaler o ZIA (Proxy) o ZPA (Zero Trust Access) Firewall Management o Panorama (Palo Alto) … + 1 day ago ## Description * Routing Protocols, especially MPLS, BGP, EIGRP * Cisco Routers -- 7200, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2900, 881 * Firewalls -- Cisco ASA5550, Checkpoint, Palo Alto * Security -- IDS, IPS * Load Balancers - F5 * Switches -- Nexus 9K/7K/5K/2K, Cisco 9300/6500/4500/3750/2960, Juniper switches * WLAN - Wireless LAN Controllers, WCS, Cisco WLAN Controllers * PBR, PfR and ASRs * Zscaler (ZIA) * SD-WAN * Cisco ACI using Spine-Leaf Roles & Responsibilities * Resolve critical network incidents escalated from L1 and L2 teams. Analyze complex routing, switching, wireless, and security issues. Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent fixes. * Review network architecture and recommend improvements and align with standards. Support datacenter and cloud networking ( Azure, AWS) manage hybrid connectivity and SD-WAN solutions. Abilities to manage and guide team for all LAN/Wi-Fi/ SDWAN issue. Generic Managerial Skills, If any * Network Operations Management * Network Security Compliance * Stakeholder Management * Team Leadership * Vendor and Service Provider Management Desired Skills: Cisco Network Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company., Role: Network Security L3 Engineer Location: Minneapolis, MN - Hybrid ( must be on site 2-3 times a week) Duration: 12 months (can extend) Pay Rate: $40 to $50/Hr on W2 Exp: 6-… + 4 days ago, Overview: The Network Engineer will work to design, deploy, and support our hybrid networking environment, with a focus on on-premise data center, campus and SDWAN infrastructure… + 9 days ago + ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Lynx: Native for More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1445-lynx-native-for-more) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Walking Into The Era of Supply Chain Risks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/106-walking-into-the-era-of-supply-chain-risks)