Network Architect

Network Data & Security Sme

$40-45/hr W2

Top skills required: 1. Cisco Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, HSRP) 2. Cisco Client (802.1X, NAC, TACACS+, Device Profiling, Guest Access 3. Palo Alto Firewalls (NGFW, VPN, GlobalProtect, NAT, Security Policies, Threat Prevention)

Job Description/Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Network Data & Security SME to lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise network and security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Routing & Switching, Cisco Client, Palo Alto Firewalls, and F5 Load Balancers, Zscaler, with experience supporting large-scale, global environments.

• Cisco Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, HSRP)
• Cisco Client (802.1X, NAC, TACACS+, Device Profiling, Guest Access)
• Palo Alto Firewalls (NGFW, VPN, GlobalProtect, NAT, Security Policies, Threat Prevention)
• F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM, SSL Offloading, Load Balancing, High Availability)
• Troubleshooting complex network and security incidents
• Network design, architecture, upgrades, migrations, and optimization
• Collaborating with Infrastructure, Security, Cloud, and Application teams
• Leading root cause analysis, change management, and operational excellence initiatives

Preferred Experience

SD-WAN, Cisco Wireless WLC, Azure/AWS Networking, Zscaler, Infoblox, Cisco DNA Center

Preferred Certifications

CCNP / CCIE, Palo Alto PCNSE

What We're Looking For

Strong technical leadership and stakeholder management skills, proven experience in enterprise and data center networking, ability to drive critical network transformation and security initiatives, excellent problem-solving and communication skills