Network Administrator

Modis is seeking a Network Administrator for a Contract job with a client in Sunnyvale, CA or Austin, TX. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting enterprise and data center networking environments, executing complex network migrations, strengthening network security, and ensuring highly available, reliable infrastructure operations., * Configure, administer, and troubleshoot enterprise and data center networks utilizing Cisco ACI, Cisco Nexus, Arista, and Layer 2/Layer 3 technologies.

• Execute network migration projects involving VXLAN/EVPN, VRFs, VLANs, routing transitions, and network segmentation initiatives.
• Manage BGP, OSPF, inter-VRF routing, network redundancy, and high-availability configurations across production environments.
• Perform network operating system upgrades, patching, code migrations, rollback activities, and post-implementation validation.
• Administer Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama, including Multi-VSYS environments, User-ID integration, NAT configurations, and security policy management.
• Configure and troubleshoot identity-based access controls, user-based security policies, security zones, and firewall routing configurations.
• Analyze packet captures, firewall logs, routing tables, and Splunk data to identify root causes and resolve complex network and security issues.
• Optimize firewall policies through cleanup of redundant rules, policy reviews, and security enhancements.

Network Administration/Management, Network Administration/Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Network Security, High Availability, Network Operations Center, Contract Management, Computer Networks, Cisco Network Systems, Identify Issues, * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

• Seven or more years of experience supporting enterprise networking or large-scale data center environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ACI, Cisco Nexus, Arista networking platforms, and enterprise routing technologies.
• Deep knowledge of BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRFs, VXLAN, EVPN, and data center networking architectures.
• Experience executing network migrations, infrastructure upgrades, operating system updates, and rollback planning procedures.
• Strong hands-on experience administering Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama management platforms.
• Experience supporting Multi-VSYS environments, User-ID integration, identity-based security controls, NAT, and advanced security policy management.
• Proven experience in firewall optimization, security policy review, cleanup initiatives, and access management practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and incident resolution capabilities in complex networking environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Data Center certification.
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification.
• Experience leveraging Python, Ansible, APIs, and infrastructure automation tools.
• Experience supporting large-scale data center modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with cloud networking, hybrid infrastructure, and enterprise monitoring solutions.
• Experience implementing network automation frameworks and operational efficiency improvements.

Rate Range: $58/hour to $60/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors., Pay Details: $58.00 to $60.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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