Network Engineer

Shaarpro; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaarpro in Irvine, CA is seeking a seasoned Network Engineer with 8+ years of experience and CCNP or higher certification. The role requires expertise in Cisco routing/switching, Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama, F5 LTM, and advanced networking protocols.

Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and team collaboration skills are essential. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining LAN/WAN, security policies, monitoring tooling, and upgrading devices with minimal downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS or related technical field of study.
• 8+ years of experience as a Network Engineer.
• CCNP or higher Cisco certification.
• Palo Alto certification.
• F5 LTM experience.

Responsibilities

• Thorough knowledge of infrastructure technology interdependencies.
• Strong aptitude for learning new technologies and understanding how to utilize them.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Technical expertise in Cisco routing/switching design, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with routing protocols (BGP, HSRP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP).
• LAN/WAN connectivity designs.
• Cisco WLAN Controllers and APs.
• Perimeter security design.
• Configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Firewalls – Palo Alto, Cisco ASA.
• Configuring and managing Palo Alto Networks security policies, including rules, zones, and access control.
• Monitoring network traffic and security events with Palo Alto Panorama and Cortex XDR.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of F5 LTM, including iRules.
• Networking protocols (ARP, DHCP, DNS, NTP, HTTP(S), VOIP, SSH, NFS, SMB, CIFS).
• Upgrade procedures for Cisco, Palo Alto, and F5 LTM.
• Packet capture with tcpdump/Wireshark; analyze outputs.
• CLI and GUI consoles for all devices.
• Technical documentation with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Strong written, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment; adapt quickly.
• Ability to work independently and identify process improvements.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate as part of a team.

Skills

Infrastructure interdependencies

Learning aptitude

Troubleshooting

Cisco routing & switching

Routing protocols (BGP, HSRP, OSPF, E…

LAN/WAN design

Cisco WLAN Controllers

Perimeter security design

Firewall configuration (Palo Alto, ASA

Palo Alto policy management

Panorama & Cortex XDR monitoring

F5 LTM configuration

iRules

Networking protocols (ARP, DHCP, DNS,…

Upgrade procedures (Cisco, Palo Alto,…

tcpdump/Wireshark

CLI/GUI proficiency

Documentation (MS Office)

Written/communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS or related technical field of study

Tools

Palo Alto Panorama

Cortex XDR

F5 LTM

Wireshark

tcpdump

Cisco ASA

Cisco WLAN Controllers

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS or related technical field of study
• 8+ years of experience as a Network Engineer
• CCNP or higher Cisco certification
• F5 LTM experience

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS or related technical field of study
• 8+ years of experience as a Network Engineer
• CCNP or higher Cisco certification
• Palo Alto certification
• F5 LTM experience

Skills And Experience

• Thorough knowledge of infrastructure technology interdependencies.
• Strong aptitude for learning new technologies and understanding how to utilize them.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Technical expertise in the following areas:
• Cisco routing and switching design, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Routing protocols - BGP, HSRP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP
• LAN and WAN connectivity designs
• Cisco WLAN Controllers and APs
• Perimeter security design
• Configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Firewalls – Palo Alto, Cisco ASA.
• Configuring and managing Palo Alto Networks security policies, including creating rules and profiles, defining network zones, and managing user access control.
• Monitoring network traffic and security events using Palo Alto Networks monitoring tools, including Panorama and Cortex XDR.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of F5 LTM, including iRules.
• Networking protocols such as ARP, DHCP, DNS, NTP, SMTP, HTTP(S), VOIP, SSH, NFS, SMB, CIFS, etc.
• Upgrade procedures for Cisco, Palo Alto, and F5 LTM.
• Packet capture tools (tcpdump, Wireshark) and analysis of outputs.
• CLI and GUI based consoles for all supported devices.
• Efficient in preparing and sharing technical documentation using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Strong written, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work independently and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Desire to learn new skills, take on new tasks as needed, and work as part of a team