Network Engineer

Modis; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401K plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Network Engineer for a six-month contract in Palo Alto, CA on-site. The role focuses on managing on-premises networking, security, and AWS hybrid connectivity for an enterprise environment in the automotive/manufacturing sector.

Responsibilities include designing and maintaining LAN/WAN, configuring Cisco Nexus 9K and FortiGate devices, and establishing secure VPNs with external vendors. The ideal candidate has strong troubleshooting and cloud networking experience.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus 9K switches and routing/switching.
• Experience with FortiGate firewalls.
• Strong LAN/WAN and VPN configuration/troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of Cisco ISE, DNA Center, and wireless networking.
• Strong network troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, install, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure.
• Manage Cisco Nexus 9K switches, routers, wireless access points, and FortiGate firewalls.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco ISE, DNA Center, and enterprise wireless systems.
• Establish and maintain secure site-to-site VPN connections with external vendors.
• Troubleshoot complex network, routing, hardware, and connectivity issues.
• Support AWS hybrid networking using Transit Gateway, PrivateLink, VPC Endpoints, and Route 53.
• Monitor network performance and proactively identify infrastructure improvements.
• Collaborate with internal IT teams and external vendors.

Skills

Nexus 9K switches

FortiGate firewalls

LAN/WAN & VPN

Cisco ISE & DNA Center

Wireless networking

Troubleshooting

Tools

AWS networking

AWS Transit Gateway

PrivateLink

VPC Endpoints

Route 53

CloudWatch

VPC Flow Logs

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Network Engineer for 06 month Contract job with a client in Palo Alto, CA (Onsite). Ideally looking for applicants with a solid background in the Automotive/manufacturing industry is a must.

Pay Range: $60 - $70/hr on W2, all-inclusive (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to manage and support enterprise network infrastructure, focusing on on-premises networking, network security, and AWS hybrid cloud connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, install, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure.
• Manage Cisco Nexus 9K switches, routers, wireless access points, and FortiGate firewalls.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco ISE, DNA Center, and enterprise wireless systems.
• Establish and maintain secure site-to-site VPN connections with external vendors.
• Troubleshoot complex network, routing, hardware, and connectivity issues.
• Support AWS hybrid networking using Transit Gateway, PrivateLink, VPC Endpoints, and Route 53.
• Monitor network performance and proactively identify infrastructure improvements.
• Collaborate with internal IT teams and external vendors.

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus 9K switches and routing/switching.
• Experience with FortiGate firewalls.
• Strong LAN/WAN and VPN configuration/troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of Cisco ISE, DNA Center, and wireless networking.
• Strong network troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Skills

• AWS networking and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• AWS Transit Gateway, PrivateLink, and VPC Endpoints.
• Amazon Route 53, CloudWatch, and VPC Flow Logs.

Note: Strong on-premises network engineering experience is the primary requirement; AWS networking experience is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan.

Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave, including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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