Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer

Title: Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer (Contract)- Job#5176

Location: Springfield, MA area/Hybrid Remote

Job Description:
Our client located the Springfield, MA area has an immediate opening for a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer to join their team. The Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer will be assisting the Reliability Infrastructure Services Department.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure for the Bulk Electric System, utilizing advanced Cisco and Palo Alto technologies.
• Provide expertise in Cisco routing and switching, including configuration of Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, and Cisco Firepower and ASA routers.
• Implement and manage Palo Alto security system solutions, including security system policy management, threat prevention, and URL filtering.
• Configure and maintain Palo Alto Panorama for centralized management and monitoring of security system deployments.
• Manage and troubleshoot Cisco and Palo Alto VPN solutions to ensure secure remote access and site-to-site connectivity.
• Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to implement ACL (Access Control List) requests and network access, ensuring security and compliance with organizational policies.
• Utilize Ansible for automation and orchestration of network tasks, streamlining operations and improving efficiency (familiarity with Ansible is desired but not required).
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless communication across the wide area WAN, utilizing technologies such as MPLS and DMVPN.
• Ensure compliance with NERC CIP standards and maintain an elevated level of security in the network environment through implementation of access control policies, intrusion prevention systems, and security best practices.
• Participate in on-call rotation to address critical network issues outside of regular business hours

Required

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3-5+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on Cisco and Palo Alto technologies.
• Experience working with any of Gigamon, Extrahop or Dragos tools a plus.
• Strong understanding of NERC CIP standards or experience working in highly critical systems is a major plus.
• Proficiency in Cisco routing and switching protocols, including OSPF and BGP.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, and Cisco ASA and Firepower routers.
• Expertise in Palo Alto security system configuration and management, including PAN-OS features such as App-ID, User-ID, and SSL decryption.
• Experience with Palo Alto Panorama for centralized security system management and reporting.
• Familiarity with HSRP and high availability network configurations.
• Proficiency in SD-WAN technologies, such as Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela).
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNP, PCNSE, or equivalent are preferred.

About Delphi-US
Delphi-US is a national recruiting firm based in Newport, Rhode Island. We specialize in IT, Engineering and Professional Staffing services for premier corporations and a multitude of industries across the United States. We are the Peacemakers In The Talent War - bringing the best and brightest talent to Employers of Choice, enabling critical project success, fostering progressive employment relationships, and promoting competitive advantages for our Clients and the Talent Marketplace we serve. Delphi accomplishes this with a proprietary skill-based and cultural matching process that results in higher qualified submissions along with increased interviews and offer rates. You'll find our team is highly experienced, friendly, professional and ready to advocate on your behalf, armed with industry trends, and an understanding of employer expectations.

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Posted Date: 9/27/2024