Network Security L3- For Fulltime

KPG99 INC; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KPG99 INC is seeking a network engineering professional in Saint Paul, MN, to support enterprise networking, data center, and security platforms. The role emphasizes design understanding, proactive improvements, and cross-team collaboration.

The ideal candidate will manage complex switching and routing environments, participate in 24x7 support, and communicate effectively in English across distributed teams.

Qualifications

• Excellent network administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong knowledge of MPLS, BGP, EIGRP and routing protocols.
• Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and Juniper switches.
• Fluent English communication and 24x7 shift availability.

Responsibilities

• Understand network designs and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with geographically dispersed teams.
• Communicate clearly in English.
• Support 24x7 shift operations.

Skills

Network troubleshooting

TCP/IP

MPLS

Load balancing

STP/VTP/HSRP

VLAN

QoS

Palo Alto

Juniper switches

Cisco WLC

Nexus switches

BGP

EIGRP

IDS/IPS

F5

WLAN Controllers

English communication

Shift work

Job description

• Excellent network administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Good Understanding and troubleshooting skills of TCP/IP, Switching &Routing protocols, MPLS, Load balancing
• Knowledge and experience in STP, VTP, HSRP, VLAN, QoS and other switching technologies
• Good Knowledge & Hands on experience on Palo Alto Firewalls and Juniper switches
• Good Knowledge and experience on Cisco Wireless Controllers
• Ability to understand the design and provide suggestions for improvements
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills and the ability to work with multiple geographically dispersed teams
• Excellent listening skills & ability to communicate clearly and fluently in English
• Flexibility to work in shifts for 24x7 support
• Strong team player with a constructive perspective and commitment to the success of the business
• Ability to work on multiple concurrent tasks with conflicting priorities
• Product knowledge:
• Routing Protocols, especially MPLS, BGP, EIGRP
• Security -- IDS, IPS
• Load Balancers – F5
• Switches -- Nexus 9K/7K/5K/2K, Cisco 9300/6500/4500/3750/2960, Juniper switches
• WLAN – Wireless LAN Controllers, WCS, Cisco WLAN Controllers