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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Lake Zurich, IL, United States
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Private Networks, Application Firewall, Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco PIX, Network Topologies, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Routing, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Technologies, Cisco
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3512863652&tx=JT9789TTT&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Working knowledge of Palo Alto Firewall administration and policy management.
 * Practical experience with Cisco ASA configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
 * Strong understanding of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and network routing principles.
 * Solid foundation in Cisco networking concepts, including switching, routing, and connectivity troubleshooting.
 * Ability to diagnose technical issues efficiently and communicate solutions clearly.
 * Experience documenting network configurations and following operational best practices. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do., All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

## Description

* Administer and optimize routed network environments using Cisco router technologies to ensure stable and efficient connectivity.
 * Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Palo Alto and Cisco ASA firewalls to uphold secure access and traffic control policies.
 * Manage Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) configurations and routing behavior to support dependable external and internal network communication.
 * Investigate network incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to minimize service disruption.
 * Monitor network performance, evaluate capacity needs, and recommend improvements that enhance availability and scalability.
 * Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to deploy network changes, enforce standards, and support operational priorities.
 * Maintain clear technical documentation for network topology, device configurations, procedures, and support activities. Requirements - Hands-on experience supporting Cisco router platforms in a production environment.