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.
• Hands-on experience (5+ years) with Cisco Nexus, Catalyst series switches, and ISR/ASR Routers.
• Hands-on experience (5+ years) installing and configuring Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco ASA, Fortinet, and Sophos Firewalls.
• Experience (3+ years) with log and monitoring aggregation tools such as Armis, Splunk, SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark.
• 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 HA (High Availability) and QoS (Quality of Service).
• Strong understanding of Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco ACI, Cisco WiFi troubleshooting, Cisco VOIP, and Multicast troubleshooting.
• Willingness to commute to various remote sites to rack and stack, install Network Equipment for IT M&A Projects, Integration, AppTracking, SecureShield, and various IT initiatives.
• Cisco CCNP and PCNSE Certification.

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

• Utilizing your expertise in network technologies, including Cisco Nexus, Catalyst switches, ISR/ASR Routers, Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco ASA, Fortinet, and Sophos Firewalls.
• Managing log and monitoring aggregation tools such as Armis, Splunk, SolarWinds, PRTG, and Wireshark.
• Ensuring the security and integrity of our network infrastructure, including Cisco AnyConnect VPN, Site to Site VPN, and Palo Alto Networks.
• Implementing secure access solutions like NAC/AAA and Cisco ISE.
• Demonstrating proficiency in routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP, as well as 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 travel to remote sites 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 and routing protocols.
• Willingness to travel to remote sites.
• Cisco CCNP and PCNSE Certification