Sr Network Engineer

Job Title: Sr Network Engineer Location: Alameda, CA (On-Site) Duration: Contract

Note: Need consultants local to CA.

Key Responsibilities
10+ years of experience in operations and managing Network devices, firewalls infrastructure.
Experience installing and building Network infrastructure
In-depth knowledge of network hardware and software technologies and best practices is required.
Good knowledge of PAN firewalls architecture, ACLs, policies, NATs, IPSEC VPNs, Global protect VPNs.

Role Descriptions:
A Bachelors degree in computer engineering or related field with 10+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
10+ years of experience in operations and managing Network devices firewalls infrastructure.
10+ years of experience installing and building Network infrastructure.
In-depth knowledge of network hardware and software technologies and best practices is required.
Knowledge of Routing and Switching design preferred R&S and/or DC CCNA is required CCNP preferred
Good knowledge of PAN firewalls architecture ACLs policies NATs IPSEC VPNs Global protect VPNs. Experience on SolarWinds IT infrastructure monitoring and provisioning is preferred
LAN switching including VLAN VTP STP etc. is preferred
Solid understanding of routing protocols ISIS OSPF BGP is preferred
Understanding and practical experience with technologies such as Cisco SDA ISE VXLAN etc.
Good working knowledge of Wireless network includes WLC 9800 3500 Access points 9120 is preferred
Solid knowledge of Cisco Catalyst 9000 series Palo Alto firewalls Nexus 93k series APC UPS OOB network is preferred
Test and validation experience (Network hardware or software/OS) is preferred
Knowledge of a network technology discipline (e.g. IP Routing and Switching Routing Protocols-OSPF BGP WAN IPSEC PAN Firewall Packet Analysis SD Access DNAC Cisco ISE Infrastructure IT Tools and other relevant technologies.
Excellent troubleshooting skills in identifying and resolving complex networking issues
Strong understanding of how DNS works and experience in deploying and managing the internal and external DNS environments
Experience in managing different Load Balancer solutions.
Experience with cloud networking and cloud connectivity.
Scripting/programing skills will be a PLUS
Proactively acquire an in-depth understanding of the organization and its processes as well as develop an understanding of incidents and change management principles and organization best practices.
Medical device pharmaceutical biotech or other regulated industry experience desired
Good team player and able to take accountability of tasks assigned and follow through to completion.
Strong communication and customer facing skills (written verbal and formal presentation)