Sr. Network Infrastructure Engineer Consultant - Ampcus Incorporated
Holyoke, MA 01040
About the Job
Sr. Network Infrastructure Engineer Consultant
Candidate Requirements:
Candidate Requirements:
- Strong understanding of NERC CIP standards or experience working in highly critical systems is a major plus.
- 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 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 CCNP, PCNSE, or equivalent are preferred.
- Willing and able to work in hybrid schedule out of our Windsor, CT or Holyoke, MA location
- Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure for the Bulk Electric System of New England, utilizing advanced Cisco and Palo Alto technologies.
- Provide expertise in Cisco routing and switching, including configuration of Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, and Cisco Firepower and ASA routers.
- Implement and manage Palo Alto security system solutions, including security system policy management, threat prevention, and URL filtering.
- Configure and maintain Palo Alto Panorama for centralized management and monitoring of security system deployments.
- Manage and troubleshoot Cisco and Palo Alto VPN solutions to ensure secure remote access and siteto-site connectivity.
- Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to implement ACL (Access Control List) requests and network access, ensuring security and compliance with organizational policies.
- Utilize Ansible for automation and orchestration of network tasks, streamlining operations and improving efficiency (familiarity with Ansible is desired but not required).
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless communication across the wide area WAN, utilizing technologies such as MPLS and DMVPN.
- Ensure compliance with NERC CIP standards and maintain an elevated level of security in the network environment through implementation of access control policies, intrusion prevention systems, and security best practices.
- Participate in on-call rotation to address critical network issues outside of regular business hours.
- Bachelor's 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, Extrahop or Dragos tools a plus.
Since 1995, iTech Solutions Inc., has been providing IT Consulting and Direct Hire Services to the Insurance, Financial, Communications, Manufacturing and Government sectors with local offices in Connecticut, Minnesota, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, North Carolina, and New Jersey / Pennsylvania area.
Our recruiting strategy is simple, if you want to find qualified IT professionals then use IT professionals to find them. So at iTech Solutions, our personnel are all career IT professionals with a wide range of IT experience. We can honestly say our staff understands the technologies, the complexities of finding and selecting the appropriate personnel and the pressures of running successful IT projects.
Employer will not sponsor applicants for any employment visas, at hiring or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B visas. Corp-to-Corp or subcontract personnel will not be considered for this position.
Source : Ampcus Incorporated
