Type of role: Contract to hire, 6mo+ (W2 only - Candidates must be eligible to work for any employer as a W2 employee.)
Location: Charlotte (On-site)
Compensation: $45-$60/hr (Based on relevant experience)
Job Description
Overview
We are looking for a Network Engineer with a vast knowledge of Cisco Switches, PaloAlto Firewalls, Panorama, Azure Firewalls, and Conditional Access Policies. Key responsibilities include setting up Cisco switches from scratch according to our client's standards, maintaining switch OS versions to the latest recommended versions, setting up and maintaining PaloAlto firewalls directly and through Panorama, troubleshooting network issues and swiftly remedying any issues that arise.
Under the guidance of the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the incumbent will perform several critical functions aimed at enhancing the organization's network security and cybersecurity posture.
Essential Functions
security, circuitry, and networking devices and upgrade when necessary.
support for other engineers on PA equipment/software
train in-house to share knowledge and share workload.
for LAN installation including switches and routers.
support to project managers on security/network deployments.
and detail design changes as and when needed.
for the installations and provide continuing service advice.
review and maintain infrastructure.
to emergency situations and performing effective troubleshooting during production outages
remotely or onsite as per business requirements
Education and Qualifications
degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field is required.
experience in network management.
Experience, Skills and Competencies Required
Knowledge and experience installing and supporting Palo Alto Firewalls (minimum three years)
Experience of installing and maintaining Cisco Switches