Firewall Network Engineer

Genesis10 is seeking a Firewall/Network Engineer for a contract position with a Global reinsurance/P&C insurance firm located in Warren, NJ
This is a 6 month + contract and a hybrid position. Location: Must be within commuting distance to Warren, NJ
Onsite requirement averages 2 days per week.

Summary:

• Seeking a Firewall/Network Engineer with Palo Alto and Azure Cloud Platform expertise.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, reliable, and performant network solutions using Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless devices.
• Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot Palo Alto and Azure firewalls.
• Integrate and optimize hybrid cloud networks using the Microsoft Azure platform.
• Plan and test disaster recovery scenarios, document DR runbooks.
• Optimize network performance and reliability using BGP, HSRP, or other protocols.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other network engineers.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years Azure Network Architecture experience
• 10+ years of direct experience in network engineering in a Cisco environment.
• 5+ years of direct experience with networking in the Microsoft Azure Cloud environment.
• 2+ years with Zscaler and troubleshooting is required.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto is required.
• Musts for this role include in dept exp with: Azure cloud, Cisco Client
• Strong skills in, and direct experience with, ground-up network design, implementation, testing, and troubleshooting in a hybrid cloud environment.
• Expert knowledge of disaster recovery and design principles and practices, including datacenter failover and load-balancing approaches.
• Expert knowledge of network protocols, standards, and technologies, including: Cisco Client, TCP/IPv4, VLAN, VPN, SD-WAN, BGP, HSRP.
• Hands-on experience with the CloudFlare and SolarWinds suites of products is highly desirable Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst switches, ISR series routers, and ASAs as VPN devices is required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to either work remotely or with remote team members.
• Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, or VCP-NV are highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

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by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles
With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below
If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client.

Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
• Remote opportunities available

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