firstPRO is seeking a skilled and experienced Network Engineer to join our client’s team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of hands-on experience in network engineering and hold a CCNA or CCNP certification. This role involves designing, implementing, and supporting network infrastructure, with a focus on Cisco technologies, security, and virtual environments. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of Nexus switches, firewalls, routers, SD-WAN, VLANs, and cloud networking. This role is a direct hire opportunity and has a hybrid work model.
Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and manage network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and SD-WAN solutions.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network issues to maintain optimal performance and reliability.
- Configure and manage Cisco Nexus switches and VLANs, ensuring high availability and efficient traffic flow.
- Implement and maintain network security protocols, including firewall policies and VPN configurations.
- Collaborate on cloud networking solutions within virtual environments to support our cloud-based initiatives.
- Conduct regular network performance assessments and capacity planning.
- Maintain documentation of network configurations, changes, and maintenance logs.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in network engineering.
- CCNA or CCNP certification required.
- Expertise with Cisco technologies (routers, switches, firewalls, SD-WAN).
- Strong experience with Nexus switches and VLAN configuration.
- Knowledge of network security protocols and firewall management.
- Familiarity with cloud networking and virtual environments.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with SD-WAN solutions.
- Knowledge of virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus.
