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Job Title: Senior Network Engineer
Duration: Contract 12Months
Location: Holyoke Massachusetts (Hybrid On Site)
Candidate Requirements:
- Proficiency in Cisco routing and switching protocols including OSPF and BGP.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches and Cisco ASA and Firepower routers.
- Expertise in Palo Alto security system configuration and management including PAN-OS features such as App-ID User-ID and SSL decryption.
- Experience with Palo Alto Panorama for centralized security system management and reporting.
- Familiarity with HSRP and high availability network configurations.
- Proficiency in DMVPN or SD-WAN technologies such as Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela).
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Relevant certifications such as CCNA CCNP PCNSE or equivalent are preferred.
- Willing and able to work in hybrid schedule out of our Windsor CT or Holyoke MA location
- Experience with common infrastructure monitoring protocols and related tools (e.g. SNMP etc.)
- Experience with VMware background or similar
Minimum Requirements / Education:
- Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or related field. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 3-5 years of experience in network engineering with a focus on Cisco and Palo Alto technologies.
- Experience working with any of Gigamon tools a plus
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of NERC CIP standards or experience working in highly critical systems is a major plus.
- Field experience with DNP3 ICCP Synchrophasor STTP and related SCADA telemetry transport protocols
- Cisco Call Manager (CUCM) experience
Vijay Ramagiri