CA/ WA Locals , 12+:- Sr Network Engineer L3/L4 in Santa Clara CA

•              Enterprise Routing/switching experience (L2/L3), including maintaining and troubleshooting network hardware, firewall, routing and switching (Cisco Only Needed -MUST).

•              Knowledge of network protocols and applications including RADIUS, SNMP, SYSLOG, TACACS, DNS, DHCP, IPSec, NAT, ACLs.

•              Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and verbal/written communication abilities.

•              Technology Stack : Proxies ( Blue Coat) / Cisco ISE / Infoblox /Load Balancer (F5) /Palo Alto / Cisco ASA

•              Configuring and installing various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN)

•              Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues

•              Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11)

•              We need the resource to be Onsite as there is an significant amount of Onsite work (Physical work) Involved.

1. **Cisco Firewall Implementation and Management:**

   – Design, implement, and maintain Cisco firewall rules to protect enterprise network infrastructure.

   – Configure and optimize firewall policies to ensure secure and efficient traffic flow.

   – Monitor firewall performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability.

   – Conduct regular firewall rule audits to identify and remediate potential security vulnerabilities.

   – Implement advanced security features such as VPN, NAT, and IDS/IPS on Cisco firewalls.

2. **Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Implementation:**

   – Deploy, configure, and manage Cisco ISE to enforce security policies across the network.

   – Integrate Cisco ISE with other network devices and services for centralized authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA).

   – Implement and manage network access control (NAC) policies using Cisco ISE.

   – Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Cisco ISE deployment and operation.

   – Stay updated with the latest Cisco ISE features and enhancements to leverage new capabilities.