Network Engineer (Cisco ACI/SDA, Palo Alto, Wireless)

Request ID: 99548-1
Title: Network Engineer (Cisco ACI/SDA, Palo Alto, Wireless)
Locations: Kansas City,KS
Duration: 06+ Months with Possible Extension.
Pay Range: $55-$58/Hour on W2/C2C (All inclusive)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer with strong expertise in Cisco ACI, Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA), Palo Alto Firewalls, Wireless Networking, and Enterprise Routing & Switching. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience troubleshooting complex Layer 3 (L3) network issues in a 24x7 production manufacturing environment.

This is a Day 1 onsite role requiring support for production operations, incident management, infrastructure changes, and proactive network optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Level 3 support for enterprise network infrastructure in a 24x7 production environment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex P1/P2 network incidents using packet capture and advanced diagnostic tools.
• Deploy, configure, and manage Cisco ACI and Cisco SDA Fabric environments.
• Administer and support Palo Alto Firewalls, including policy management, security rule updates, VPN configuration, and Panorama integration.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) and enterprise wireless networks.
• Configure and troubleshoot IPSec VPN connectivity between enterprise sites and remote users.
• Support routing and switching infrastructure using Cisco Nexus and Catalyst platforms.
• Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols including OSPF and BGP.
• Perform production network changes, upgrades, software patching, and infrastructure maintenance.
• Investigate recurring network issues and implement preventive solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional infrastructure, security, and application teams to resolve production issues.
• Mentor Level 1 and Level 2 engineers on advanced networking concepts and troubleshooting.
• Maintain network documentation, operational procedures, and configuration standards.
• Participate in on-call support and planned maintenance activities.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ACI and/or Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA).
• Expert knowledge of Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama.
• Strong experience with Cisco Wireless (WLC) technologies.
• Experience configuring and supporting IPSec VPN solutions.
• Strong routing and switching expertise including:
  • OSPF
  • BGP
  • Cisco Nexus
  • Cisco Catalyst/Stack Switches
• Advanced Layer 3 (L3) troubleshooting experience.
• Expertise in packet capture and network traffic analysis using tools such as Wireshark.
• Experience handling critical P1/P2 production incidents.
• Knowledge of network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment.

Preferred Skills

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE).
• Experience in manufacturing or factory network environments.
• Familiarity with network automation using Python or Ansible.
• Experience with ITIL processes and change management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of enterprise networking experience.