Network Engineer

Job Title  :  Network Engineer
Contract     : C2C, W2
Location   :  West Palm Beach,FL ( Onsite )
Exp : 7 & above
Job Description
·        5+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching platforms (IOS upgrades, core/access layer architecture)
·        Proven experience upgrading Arista, and Palo Alto network equipment and configurations
·        Strong experience with Cisco IOS/XE, Arista EOS, and network automation tools
·        Hands-on experience with SD-WAN technologies and centralized management platforms
·        Solid understanding of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) and Layer 2 technologies (VLANs, STP)
·        Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., NetScout, Cisco DNAC, NetFlow, SNMP)
·        Proficiency with network automation tools, particularly Ansible, for configuration management and deployment automation
·        Strong understanding of network protocols, VLANs, routing, switching, and firewall policy management
·        Experience managing ruggedized network equipment in industrial or utility environments (preferred)
·        Demonstrated ability to manage incident and problem tickets with strong troubleshooting skills
·        Experience with project planning, scheduling, and execution
·        Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
·        Availability to participate in On-Call rotation for 24/7 operational support
·        Experience with network security concepts and integration with firewalls and NAC
·        Certifications such as CCNP, Arista ACE, CWNA, or SD-WAN vendor certifications
·        Excellent communication and documentation abilities
·        Experience with NetFlow, SNMP, and Syslog for monitoring
·        Infrastructure Modernization & Upgrades
·        Lead network infrastructure upgrade projects across enterprise environments
·        Upgrade Cisco, Arista, and Palo Alto network devices to Gold Standard versions, including core switches, access switches, routers, and firewalls
·        Manage and upgrade substation power grid Cisco rugged switches/routers supporting critical energy operations
·        Leverage automation tools such as Ansible to streamline upgrade processes, ensure consistency, and improve operational efficiency
·        Respond to and resolve incident tickets during business hours, ensuring timely restoration of network services
·        Participate in 24/7 On-Call rotation to provide after-hours support for urgent network issues
·        Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex network problems
·        Investigate and document root causes for problem tickets, developing permanent solutions to prevent recurrence
·        Provision network resources including VLANs, switch ports, server connectivity, routing configurations, and firewall rules via Work Order (WO) fulfillment