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Lead Network Engineer

Aleron
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United States, California, Palo Alto
Apr 03, 2025
Description Acara Solutions client in the Aerospace & Defense industry is looking for a Lead Network Engineer to join their team! Location: Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid) Duration: 6 Month Contract (Possibility to convert) Pay Rate: $94.00 an hour (Depending on experience) We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Network Engineer to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for supporting and advancing a hybrid network architecture with both on-premise and cloud-based resources. This position is for Palo Alto, California or San Jose, California with the potential for up to 20% travel to other sites. Job Details Responsible for build, implementation, and support of firewalls and other network security devices. Add, modify, and maintain firewall policies in accordance with cyber policy. Develop and utilize centralized configuration tools to allow monitoring and reporting on compliance with cyber policy. Implement security process improvements in conjunction with Network Security personnel Analyze and collaborate with Cyber teams on automated vulnerability reports and needed remediations. Support the implementation and operation of WAN infrastructure: point-to-point, multi-point WAN connectivity, dedicated leased lines to various customers, VPN links to various customers and remote sites. Support the implementation and operation of LAN infrastructure at datacenters, branch offices, and critical operations centers. Job Requirements Required Skills / Qualifications: Requires 8+ years' experience administering LANs and WANs (data, voice) in a complex operational environment with high uptime requirements Knowledge of data / IP networking and protocols (e.g., VXLAN/EVPN, BGP, OSPF, GRE, TCP, FTP, DNS) 5+ years experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls 5+ years experience with Juniper routers, switches, and firewalls 5+ years experience creating and maintaining documentation of solutions Experience with network security issues and solutions Experience creating and maintaining monitoring in a large-scale enterprise environment Strong verbal and written communications skills, including creation of SOPs, maintenance plans, network drawings, etc. Strong analytical abilities Must possess a strong client focus Preferred Skills / Qualifications: Experience with Juniper routers, switches, and firewalls Experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls Experience with Zabbix or similar monitoring solutions Experience with Amazon VPCs, TGWs, DXGWs Experience with centralized DNS/DHCP solutions Experience with network automation Experience with wireless technologies and load balancers Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply