Senior Network Engineer / Architect

[Industry: IT System Installation and Disposal and IT System Operations and Maintenance | Type: Contract | Level: Director] Role: Network ArchitectLocation : Dallas, TX (Work – 5 Days a week at office)Term: ContractMUST HAVE 12+ YEARSPalo Alto Firewalls (Panorama & GlobalProtect)Cisco ISE (Zero Trust / NAC)VMware VeloCloud SD-WANWireless Networking (Cisco WLC + 802.1X)DMVPNCloud Networking (AWS / Azure Hybrid)SolarWinds MonitoringQualification:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of computing or computer science or a related field.12+ years of recent network engineering expertise supporting an enterprise environment10+ years’ experience on:WAN:SD-WANAdvanced BGPDMVPNQuality of Service (QoS)Security:Palo Alto advanced knowledge (Global infrastructure management, Panorama, Distributed User-ID, advanced Global Protect configuration)F5 configuration, troubleshooting and maintenanceCisco ISE distributed deployment (Wireless 802.1x, Wired 802.1x, Guest, IoT, TACACS+)Cisco ASA (with routed-VPN implementation and troubleshooting)PKI KnowledgeProficiency in Zscaler (desirable)Wireless:Cisco WLC802.1x and MABDistributed Flexconnect deploymentsDatacenter:NexusVMware vSphere knowledgeCloud:AWSAzureDemonstrated experience in all phases of the design, configuration, installation, and administration of large-scale networks.Cisco expertise – CCNP certification or equivalent level.Strong security experience with firewall technologies, installation, maintenance and support.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Abilities:Communicating effectively: expressing opinions, ideas and suggestions with conviction and in a logical/structured manner; keeping to the point; ensuring that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documented.Solving problems: being open to original ideas and creative options by which to address issues; continually driving change by seeking new ways to improve outcomes.Managing self: remaining objective, focused and productive in a stressful environment; focusing on solutions rather than problems.Demonstrating flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements; demonstrating a willingness to accept changing circumstances; supporting initiatives for change; readily absorbing new techniques and working practices; proposing new or improved ways of working.