Network/Operations - Network Architect III

Job Description: Max bill rate: $70 (please don't exceed this rate) Strict Screening process needs to be followed. Submit candidates only after thorough screening process. No use of AI during interview. copy of 11152-1, if candidates are aligned with the rate. Please submit. Title: Network Security Engineer Location: Atlanta, GA/ Chicago, IL Hybrid - Flexible. No Remote Rate: $80 is preferred, flexible for right candidate until $96 Design, implement, and manage network security solutions using Palo Alto Firewalls Configure and support GlobalProtect VPN for secure remote access Manage and troubleshoot Cisco LAN switching and routing (VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) Monitor, analyze, and respond to network security incidents Implement and maintain firewall policies, NAT rules, and security profiles Manage SD-WAN deployments, monitoring, and troubleshooting should have hands-on experience in Network segmentation implementation, EOL Switch replacements Perform network performance tuning, capacity planning, and optimization Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices Work closely with cross-functional teams on network upgrades and migrations Create and maintain network documentation and diagrams Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage network security solutions using Palo Alto Firewalls Configure and support GlobalProtect VPN for secure remote access Manage and troubleshoot Cisco LAN switching and routing (VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) Monitor, analyze, and respond to network security incidents Implement and maintain firewall policies, NAT rules, and security profiles Support SD-WAN deployments, monitoring, and troubleshooting Perform network performance tuning, capacity planning, and optimization Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices Work closely with cross-functional teams on network upgrades and migrations Create and maintain network documentation and diagrams Qualifications we seek in you! Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in any stream Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls (PAN-OS) Expertise in GlobalProtect VPN configuration and support Solid knowledge of Cisco switching and routing Experience with LAN technologies (VLANs, Trunking, STP) Understanding of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) Familiarity with SD-WAN concepts and solutions Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools Good understanding of network security principles and best practices Preferred Qualifications/ Skills Palo Alto certifications (PCNSA / PCNSE) Cisco certifications (CCNA / CCNP) Experience in enterprise or multi-site network environments Exposure to cloud networking (AWS / Azure) is a plus Additional Sills: Skills: Category Name Required Importance Experience No items to display.

Created: 2026-03-04