Top Skills' Details 1) Need to have strong Command Line Switch experience, Cisco configuration, and networking experience within an enterprise environment. Specifically need to have experience supporting Cisco Catalyst Switches and Cisco Meraki 2) Experience managing and configuring Palo Alto firewalls 3) Azure Networking and Public Cloud experience 4) Experience working with Aruba ClearPass 5) Extensive vendor management experience***Resource will be coordinating with several vendors for network setup and device configuration Description Our client is looking for a Network Engineer to support their IT infrastructure and corporate expansion based on the tremendous growth they're experiencing. This involves scalability, performance and security concerns. The Network Engineer plans, designs, and evaluates new and existing computer network systems and services, including local area networks, wide area networks, intranets, and the Internet, providing analytical, technical, and administrative support. Right now they have a large initiative to deploy new Cisco Meraki Switches in their HQ and this will be a big focus for this person. They should have strong command line and Cisco configuration experience. They also need to have experience managing and configuring Palo Alto Firewalls. Candidates should have experience working with Aruba Clear Pass as well. They will be working with cross functional teams and need to be able to effectively communicate with vendors and executives. Responsibilities: + Evaluate and assess "current state" of LAN/WAN environment and propose roadmap to handle future growth + Identify and implement networking 'best practices' to ensure optimal network performance, availability and scalability + Configure and troubleshoot existing network devices including Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco Meraki, Cisco Catalyst, VPN, and MPLS (Level 3) + Assess current network security posture and implement hardening solutions including firewalls, IDS/IPS, Identity and Access management. + Implements, maintains and troubleshoots the LAN/WAN Infrastructure including; physical cabling, switches, routers, firewalls, and Wi-Fi systems + Deploys and supports new software releases, system upgrades, and patches for the network infrastructure environment + Maintain knowledge of vendor products (Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, Palo Alto) and solutions that can enable the Network Engineering team to diagnose complex issues, build redundancy and resiliency along with assisting them with planning for the future capacity and technology growth of the network + Develops and maintains technical procedure documentation and network infrastructure diagrams and reviews projects / systems designs and plans for compliance with standards + Proactively work to reduce costs and improve productivity (continuous improvement) for Network Engineering and Support platforms + Perform troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts often involving outside vendors and other support personnel and/or organizations + Ensure the network architecture addresses high availability and performance of mission critical platforms and network resources with the guidance of Sr. Network Engineers + Identify opportunities and for improvement in efficiency and responsiveness. Make recommendations and champion implementations that gain efficiencies and improve effectiveness. + Assists as needed with any IT related projects as determined by IT Management + Respond to off-hour alerts, calls, e-mails or notifications to ensure operational efficiency and uptime + Design, implement and maintain a US based retail and global network infrastructure + Monitor and administer carrier diverse circuits utilizing BGP for fault tolerance Qualifications and Attributes: + At least 4 years of experience specifically maintaining enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure – Wireless, Firewalls, Routers Switches, Controllers + At least 2 years of experience of Networking technologies including SD-WAN, MPLS, VRF, DMVPN, multicast, load balancing, switching and routing technologies + Knowledge and experience of Network security constructs and capabilities including Layer 3 and Layer 7 firewalls, IPS, VPN, and Proxy + Knowledge and experience of hosting technologies including: Hyper-converged infrastructure, Converged Infrastructure, VMware virtualization, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and Windows Server OS + Knowledge and experience with supporting infrastructure service technologies including Active Directory, AzureAD, DNS, DHCP, NTP, file and printing services + Experience with developing scripts to automate infrastructure deployment and metrics collection + Experience with various tools such as Protocol Analyzer, SNMP, Netflow, IPAM, RADIUS, Insight IDR/Splunk, and load/stress testing + Expertise in Azure or other cloud providing technologies + Direct experience with Palo Alto, Aruba, and Meraki is a plus + Experience documenting network knowledge base and operational runbooks + Experience deploying SD-WAN infrastructure is a plus + Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols + Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems + Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection + Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources + Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions + Team player with the ability to work with all levels of staff within/outside of IT and outside the organization + A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment + Good analytical and problem-solving skills Skills Firewall, Router, Cisco switches, routers and switches, Troubleshooting, Meraki, cisco Meraki, Cisco Catalyst, Palo Alto, network security, network engineering, firewall management, cisco routers Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.