Network Engineer (Remote- Cisco/Palo Alto- Contract to Hire)

Network Engineer (Remote- Cisco/Palo Alto- Contract/Contract to Hire) Responsibilities: Design, configure, and maintain network infrastructure using Cisco routers, switches, and wireless solutionsDeploy, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS)Implement and maintain network security policies, VPNs (IPSec/SSL), and intrusion prevention systemsMonitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliabilityPerform network troubleshooting, including LAN/WAN, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and QoSManage firewall rules, NAT policies, and security zones Apply today if your background inlcudes: Significant Cisco route/switch experience- implementation, support, troubleshooting, migration, etc.Routing protocol experience configuring multiple protocols including BGP, OSPF, MPLSPalo Alto firewall experience- configuration, deployment, firewall rules, policies, troubleshooting, etc.Any Azure cloud networking experience preferredNetworking Certifications- CCNA, CCNP, CCIE etc. preferredAbility to work in an enterprise organization and communicate with various business units and stakeholders