Cisco Network and FTD Firewall Engineer

Request Technology, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Request Technology, LLC is seeking a Network Engineer in Chicago to manage Cisco FTD firewall administration, Cisco ACI, and the broader network infrastructure. This permanent full-time role covers design, deployment, support and documentation of routing, switching, and cloud-based solutions.

You will handle day-to-day tickets, contribute to ongoing designs, collaborate with security and project teams, and ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in network protocols and concepts.
• Advanced familiarity with Cisco products and solutions.
• Experience with network firewalls and operational use of firewall products (FTD, Check Point).
• Extensive experience in implementing network LAN/WAN solutions (Cisco ACI).
• Experience with load balancing traffic, SSL off-loading and certificate mgmt (F5 LTM)
• Cisco certification preferred, or equivalent years of experience.
• Familiarity with network management tools and monitoring solutions
• Outstanding written and oral presentation skills.
• Ability to understand project timelines, resource forecasting and project milestone creation.

Responsibilities

• Support and delivery on day-to-day network services tickets supporting production operations and contribute project execution activities.
• Support ongoing design and implementation of networking solutions and infrastructure
• Cisco FTD firewall administration
• Will regularly implement networking changes as part of BAU activities
• Collaborates with the network and project teams and security to identify risks, track and resolve issues, and eliminate project roadblocks.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Cisco FTD

Cisco ACI

Firewall administration

Network protocols

Check Point

F5 LTM

Load balancing

SSL off-loading

Certificate management

Network monitoring tools

Tools

Monitoring tools

Network management tools

Job description

***We are unable to sponsor for this permanent full-time role***

***Position is Bonus eligible***

Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Network Engineer with strong Cisco FTD firewall administration, and Cisco ACI management. Candidate will oversee the full lifecycle of network infrastructure, including the design, deployment, support, compliance and documentation of routing, switching, firewalls and cloud-base solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Support and delivery on day-to-day network services tickets supporting production operations and contribute project execution activities.
• Support ongoing design and implementation of networking solutions and infrastructure
• Cisco FTD firewall administration
• Will regularly implement networking changes as part of BAU activities
• Collaborates with the network and project teams and security to identify risks, track and resolve issues, and eliminate project roadblocks.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Strong foundation in Network protocols and concepts
• Advanced familiarity with Cisco network products and solutions
• Experience with network firewalls and operational use of firewall products (FTD, Checkpoint).
• Extensive experience in implementing network LAN/WAN solutions (Cisco ACI).
• Experience with load balancing traffic, SSL off-loading and certificate mgmt (F5 LTM)
• Cisco certification preferred, or equivalent years of experience.
• Familiarity with network management tools and monitoring solutions
• Outstanding written and oral presentation skills.
• Ability to understand project timelines, resource forecasting and project milestone creation.