Network Engineer- SME
Job Description
Compensation & Benefits:
Estimated Starting Salary Range for Network Engineer - SME: 200k
Pay commensurate with experience.
Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Network Engineer - SME Responsibilities Include:
- Design, implement, and manage firewall solutions utilizing Cisco, Pala Alto, and Juniper network devices
- Perform configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of firewall policies and rules
- Monitor network traffic for potential security threats and proactively address vulnerabilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network security standards align with business objectives
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in network security and firewall technologies
- Ability to translate customer requirements into enterprise network solutions
- Proven experience as a Network Engineer with a focus on firewall technologies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Network Engineer - SME Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:
- Minimum of 16 years' experience.
- Bachelor's or Master's Degrees are preferred in one or more of the disciplines described below where specific skills may include the following:
- Strong proficiency with Palo Alto & CISCO firewall platforms, Palo Alto firewall platforms is a plus
- In-depth knowledge of network protocols, TCP/IP stack, and OSI model
- Experience with firewall management software such as Cisco FTD and Palo Alto Panorama
- Experience with a wide variety of network technologies and solutions architectures is a plus
- Broad understanding of technical principles, theories and concepts in the networking field
- Knowledge of state-of-the-art systems engineering principles and network design concepts
- Cloud Service Provider and hybrid cloud experience (extending on-premise networks to cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, Oracle and Google)
- Strong proficiency with Palo Alto and Cisco firewall platforms is a plus
- Industry certifications such as CCNA Security, CCNP Security, Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), or similar industry certifications are preferred
- Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Company Information:
Cherokee Preting (Preting) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart.To learn more about Preting, visit cherokee-federal.com.
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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.
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Keywords:
- Network Design & Optimization
- Cisco Technologies
- BGP/OSPF/EIGRP Protocols
- Enterprise Network Security
- Infrastructure Automation
Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
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