Role: Network Engineer Location: Orange County, CA onsite 5 days Duration: Contract- 6 months 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 • Cisco WLAN Controllers and APs • Perimeter security design • 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.