Title : Jr. Network Security Engineer (L1)/Network Engineer

Location : On-Site – (Chicago, IL) – Need Local to IL Only.

Duration : 6 + Months Contract / Contract to Hire

Visa : US Citizens (USC) Only.

Interview : Phone/Video

Job Description :

Note:

• Need Local to IL with IL I’d Only – (Client need someone within 30-35 Miles Radius).

Position Overview :

*** Strongly prefer someone with Consulting or PS experience "

Overview:

• The JR. Cisco Network Security Engineer is some experienced technical networking & security experience for end-to-end solutions to complex business networking and communications problems for new and existing clients.
• The jr. Network Security Engineer is responsible for supporting the current engagement (planning to close) to which they have been assigned.
• They will participate in evaluation, testing, selection, and deployment of network elements for a network buildout that ensures that solutions adhere to defined security standards and best practices and/or assist in the development of these standards and best practices. 
• The Jr. Network Engineer will be staging network & security hardware. 

Requirements:

Must have 2-4 yr min of hands-on experience providing assistance to managed service customers within the agreed upon SLAs in our managed service contracts; inclusive of Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting security/network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers on Cisco routers, switches, wireless devices and firewalls inclusive of:

• Cisco ACI;
• Cisco ISE. (802.1x,MAB,Guest,BYOD
• PaloAlto
• Cisco Firepower Next-Generation firewalls
• Cisco
• Cisco TrustSec
• Cisco SD-Access
• DNA Center
• Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC)
• Cisco AnyConnect Security Mobility Client

Must have 2-4 years assisting perimeter and data security solutions including firewalls, intrusion detection / prevention, VPN’s, remote access and monitoring tools and be well-versed around Cisco and/or Palo Alto’s security portfolio. 

Expertise around the specific product list is preferred: Cisco ASA, Cisco FirePower (SourceFire), Cisco ISE, Palo Alto specially:

• Experience designing and implementing policy-based (access control) for next-generation firewalls
• Experience designing and implementing VPN (site-to-site, remote access, etc.)
• Experience designing and implementing intrusion detection and intrusion prevention (SNORT rules)

3. Solid Experience with routing/switching protocols (EIGRP, BGP, HSRP, STP, LACP etc.), IP addressing and protocols (TCP/UDP)

4. Solid Experience with Cisco Nexus 5K, Fabric Extenders (2K) and NX-OS

5. Solid Experience with Site-to-Site VPNs, Remote Access VPNs and DMVPN

6. Solid Experience with Cisco ASA firewalls (site-to-site VPN and remote access VPN)

7. Solid Experience with Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC), FlexConnect, high-availability and antennas.

8. Experience with WAN deployments including design, implementation and troubleshooting of various types of circuits (T-1, DS-3, MPLS, ELAN, DIA etc.).

9. Strong understanding TCP/IP, SNMPv2c/v3, NTP, AAA, TACACS, SSHv2, RADIUS, DNS, DHCP, LDAP and other standard protocols.

10. Professional networking certifications a plus (i.e. CCNA, CCNP, ACCP, or equivalent)

• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
• Communication Skills
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Time Management and Prioritization
• Attention to Detail Logistics and Accuracy
• Customer Service and Support
• Troubleshooting and Debugging

Thanks & Regards,

RAVI LAL PATEL

Senior Technical Recruiter

SmartIPlace Inc : W: Smart-iPlace – We Hire Best (smartiplace.net)

2300, Valley View Ln, #330, Irving, Texas - 75062, USA

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