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# Network Engineer - Consultant

- **Company:** Lumen Solutions Inc.
- **Location:** Blythewood, SC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $26,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cisco Routers, Cisco Systems VPN Client, Virtual Desktops, Routing, Wireless Networks, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Cisco Firewalls, Cisco Switches, Cisco
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www2.jobdiva.com/portal/?a=yyjdnwtj1vk20likwp2a7oa2mc2scw064c948z22g23e046qehohegye8oqt3zi6&compid=0/jobs/28248149#/jobs/28248149

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience with Cisco Firewalls
 * 10+ years of experience with Cisco Routers
 * 10+ years of experience with Cisco Switches
 * 10+ years of experience with Cisco VPN
 * 10+ years of experience with Cisco Administration
 * 5+ years of experience with Palo Alto Firewalls
 * 2+ years of experience with Palo Alto XDR

Preferred Skills

 * 10+ years of experience with monitoring and tracing tools
 * 10+ years of experience with core network architecture
 * 10+ years of experience with advanced troubleshooting, routing, and switching
 * 4+ years of experience with wireless networks
 * 3+ years of experience with hybrid cloud infrastructure
 * CCNA and/or CCNP certification

***Lumen and / or its clients will not provide equipment (Laptop, monitor, etc.) to the selected contractor. The contractor must have their own equipment. Access to a virtual desktop set up (software) will be provided by Lumen's client, allowing the user access to the required systems and technology.***



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