Network Data Admin

Mandatory Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant major such as Computer Science or Networking, Telecommunications, Information systems.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Network Engineering & Datacenter Networking.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus, Catalyst series switches, and ISR/ASR Routers.
• 5+ years hands-on experience installing and configuring Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco ASA, Fortinet, and Sophos Firewalls.
• 3+ years' experience with log and monitoring aggregation tools such as Armis, Splunk, SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark.
• Must have strong experience and understanding of Cisco AnyConnect VPN (ASA/FirePower), Site to Site VPN, Palo Alto Networks (FW/VPN).
• Strong understanding of secure access solutions such as NAC/AAA and experience with Cisco ISE.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP) as well as High Availability (HA) and Quality of Service (QoS).
• Strong understanding of Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco ACI, Cisco WiFi troubleshooting, Cisco VOIP, and Multicast troubleshooting.
• Willingness to commute to various remote sites for rack and stack, installation of network equipment for IT M&A Projects, Integration, AppTracking, SecureShield, and various IT initiatives.
• Cisco CCNP and PCNSE Certification.

Job Description:
We are currently seeking a highly qualified Network Data Admin to join our team in Irvine, CA. This role demands a strong background in network engineering and datacenter networking. As a Network Data Admin, your responsibilities will include:

• Utilizing your extensive experience with network technologies, including Cisco Nexus, Catalyst switches, and ISR/ASR Routers.
• Managing the installation and configuration of Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco ASA, Fortinet, and Sophos Firewalls.
• Handling log and monitoring aggregation tools such as Armis, Splunk, SolarWinds, PRTG, and Wireshark.
• Demonstrating a strong understanding of secure access solutions, including NAC/AAA and Cisco ISE.
• Applying your in-depth knowledge of routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP) and expertise in High Availability (HA) and Quality of Service (QoS).
• Troubleshooting and maintaining network technologies like Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco ACI, Cisco WiFi, Cisco VOIP, and Multicast.
• Being willing to commute to various remote sites for rack and stack activities, network equipment installation, and support for IT M&A Projects, Integration, AppTracking, SecureShield, and other IT initiatives.
• Holding Cisco CCNP and PCNSE certifications to validate your expertise.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant major such as Computer Science or Networking, Telecommunications, Information systems.
• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in Network Engineering & Datacenter Networking.
• Strong expertise in Cisco network technologies and firewalls.
• Proficiency in log and monitoring tools.
• In-depth understanding of secure access solutions, routing protocols, and network troubleshooting.
• Willingness to travel to various remote sites.
• Cisco CCNP and PCNSE Certification