Sr Network Engineer

Company: INSPYR Solutions
Location: Tempe
Posted on: November 19, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer

Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.
Location: Tempe, AZ
Duration: 12 month + contract (strong potential for extension)
Compensation: Between $55 to $60 hourly on w/2
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card Holder, or Authorized to Work in the US without the need of sponsorship

Why you'll love this job This job is a member of the Information Technology Team within the Information Technology Division.
Responsible for the technical leadership, execution, and delivery of next generation software defined infrastructure; firewall technologies, intrusion detection/prevention technologies, micro-segmentation, SD-WAN other data center technologies and continuous process improvements.
This role will lead the corporate execution and delivery of software defined infrastructure working with internal subject matter experts and partners/vendors to deliver the solution.

What you'll do Install, configure, and manage a highly available and scalable datacenter and cloud networks.
Design, implement, and maintain robust firewall infrastructure to protect the organization from external and internal threats.
Monitor firewall performance and manage configuration changes to ensure the security and stability of the network.
Configure and manage Azure networking components such as Virtual Network, Load Balancer, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, and NSG.
Manage and configure firewalls (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper) for optimal performance and security.
Transforms the organization by leveraging and enabling automation, orchestration, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
Serves as an advocate for business stakeholders into IT and helps evangelize the role of network engineering technology back to the business
Provides well-considered counsel to leadership and other business service leaders on the strategic two to three-year technology roadmap for all software defined technologies
Presents innovate forward thinking concepts and technology to improve business processes
Contributes to our positive, team-oriented culture by developing and maintaining cooperative relationships, facilitating the resolution of conflicts, and accepting and providing constructive feedback


All you'll need for success
Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
5 years of experience in a highly technical professional environment
5 years of experience in a Network environment working with route switch, firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS
2+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure or AWS/Oracle/IBM networking technologies.
Senior Level experience with Data Center infrastructure solutions: VPN, Cisco (Route and Switch), Palo Alto firewalls.


Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
Airline Industry experience

Skills, Licenses & Certifications CCNP - Security, DC, Routing, Switching, CCIE, PCNSE (Palo Alto)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert is desired.
Proven ability to build, cultivate, and promote strong relationships with internal customers at all levels of the organization, as well as with IT counterparts, business partners, and external groups.
Ability to deploy and execute datacenter and cloud network technologies; firewall technologies, intrusion detection/prevention, micro-segmentation, and software defined network, and software defined WAN.
Extensive experience with Data Center infrastructure solutions: Cisco (Route and Switch), Palo Alto (FW + IDS/IPS functions), Cisco VPN and Zscaler VPN
Extensive experience with programming/scripting languages and frameworks in support of automation, such as Python or Ansible
Ability to design Ansible networking playbooks (and/or via Python scripts, REST API) for Palo Alto, Zsclaer, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS
Have good hands-on knowledge on Panorama and its template hierarchy.
Have a comprehensive knowledge on routing protocol BGP (community strings, route maps, route filters. attributes).
Strong experience in building site to site VPN tunnels for both Cisco and Palo Alto's platform.

Our benefits package includes: Comprehensive medical benefits
Competitive pay
401(k) retirement plan
...and much more!


About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities

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