Network Engineer

Title : Network Engineer
Location : Columbus, OH
Duration : 6 Months

Job Type : C
Description :

• Client is looking for a network engineer that is well rounded.
• Client expects the network engineer to be extremely well rounded in
• Providing an expertise in Cisco Meraki-based technologies
• Understanding of Meraki RSTP
• Understanding of Meraki switch setup
• Understanding of Meraki & Catalyst setup
• Meraki models: MS350-48FP, MS120-8FP, MS425-16, MS425-32
• Demonstrating knowledge working with networking protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, IPSEC, TCP/IP, and MPLS).
• Leading the design and architecture of Next Generation Firewall solutions tailored to meet the organization's security and business requirements.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into effective firewall configurations.
• Implementing and deploying NGFW solutions based on industry s best practices in the industry, ensuring high levels of security, availability, and performance.
• Reviewing and updating firewall policies to address emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
• Designing, configuring, and maintaining IPSEC VPN tunnels to establish secure communication channels between remote offices, third-party partners, and cloud environments.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to VPN connectivity and performance.
• Implementing Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) to enhance network segmentation and isolation.
• Configuring and managing Border Gate-way Protocol (BGP) to facilitate efficient and scalable routing within the organization's network infrastructure.
• Collaborating with IT teams, security analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of NGFW solutions.

Education:

Preferred Education: 4-year college degree

Years of Relevant Experience: 10 plus years

Key Skills: MS350-48FP, MS120-8FP, MS425-16, MS425-32, FTD Firewalls (FTD on ASA5525-x, FTD on firepower 2130, firewall 3120 Threat defense, firepower 1120 with FTD, firewall 3110 Threat defense), ANS Cloud Firewalls. Very knowledgeable of managing Cisco Meraki switches is a plus.

Technologies: Oversees activities & stays abreast of network technologies such as Cisco Firepower, Cisco Meraki Fiber & access switches (MS425-32, MS425-16, MS350-48FB, MS120-8FB), Cisco Routers (4500X Layer 3 Switch, 2901, 8200) FTD Firewalls (FTD on ASA5525-x, FTD on firepower 2130, firewall 3120 Threat defense, firepower 1120 with FTD, firewall 3110 Threat defense), ANS Cloud Firewalls, IPSecV2 & GRE Tunnel configurations, remote access (VPN) configuration, & management, Aruba wireless networking technologies (Aruba central), Aruba controller-based enterprise Wi-Fi platforms including cloud-based & on-premises wireless controllers & cloud proxy & reverse-proxy technologies.