Role: Network Engineer  Location: Orange County, CA onsite Role: Open to Contract/FT Ideal candidates will have well-rounded expert level knowledge of network and security design principles including a comprehensive understanding of networking concepts pertaining to LAN and WAN deployments within Enterprise multi-platform environments.  Requirements:  + Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS or related technical field of study  + 8+ years of experience as a Network Engineer  + CCNP or higher Cisco certification  + Palo Alto certification + F5 LTM experience Skills and Experience:  + Thorough knowledge of infrastructure technology interdependencies.  + Strong aptitude for learning new technologies and understanding how to utilize them.  + Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.  + Technical expertise in the following areas:  + Cisco routing and switching design, configuration, and troubleshooting + Routing protocols - BGP, HSRP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP  + LAN and WAN connectivity designs + Perimeter security design  + Cisco WLAN Controllers and APs + Configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Firewalls – Palo Alto, Cisco ASA.  + Configuring and managing Palo Alto Networks security policies, including creating rules and profiles, defining network zones, and managing user access control. + Monitoring network traffic and security events using Palo Alto Networks monitoring tools, including Panorama and Cortex XDR. + Configuration and troubleshooting of F5 LTM, including iRules.  + Networking protocols such as ARP, DHCP, DNS, NTP, SMTP, HTTP(S), VOIP, SSH, NFS, SMB, CIFS, etc.  + Upgrade procedures for Cisco, Palo Alto, and F5 LTM.  + Packet capture tools (tcpdump, Wireshark) and analysis of outputs.  + CLI and GUI based consoles for all supported devices.  + Efficient in preparing and sharing technical documentation using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.  + Strong written, communication, and presentation skills.  + Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.  + Ability to work independently and identify opportunities for process improvement.  + Desire to learn new skills, take on new tasks as needed, and work as part of a team.  Powered by JazzHR