Network Engineer

ConsultNet

Coral Gables, FL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50–$70 Per Hour
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), BGP, Business-to-Business (B2B), Cisco ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance), Cisco Network Systems, Cisco Nexus Switches, Cisco Routers, Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Cisco Unity, Citrix Product Family, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Systems, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), Documentation, EIGRP (Enhanced IGRP), Engineering, Establish Priorities, Firewalls, Hardware Installation, IP (Internet Protocol), IPsec (IP Security), Information Technology & Information Systems, Intranet, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Load Balancing, Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Design, Network Operations Center, Network Routers, Network Security Design, Network Switching, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Private Cloud, QoS (Quality of Service), Remote Access, Requirements Management, Research Skills, Risk Analysis, Security Auditing, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Topology, VPN (Virtual Private Network), VoIP (Voice over IP), Voice Mail, Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Coral Gables, FL
POSTED
1 day ago

Title: L2 Network Infrastructure Engineer
Target Start Date:8/1/2026
Type: (C, CTH, D) CTH
Pay Rate / Salary (Ranges OK): $50-$70/HR; $115K - $130K upon conversion

Job Description
L2/3 capability as related to network design/architecture covering data, voice and storage to support strategy and business requirements for connectivity, capacity, security, resilience, recovery, and access. This may incorporate all aspects of the communications infrastructure, internal and external, mobile, public, private, cloud, Intranet and data centers.
Current Environment

  • Multiple data centers and 450+ office locations.
  • Cisco Multi-Site Datacenter ACI/SDN.
  • Cisco Nexus 9000 (ACI leaf/spine & standalone), Nexus 7000 (VDC), and Nexus 5000 switches.
  • Cisco ASR multigigabit routers. Advanced IP traffic engineering via OSPF, BGP & EIGRP routing.
  • Cisco ASA (for NAC-enabled remote-access VPN), Client, and AnyConnect VPN.
  • Cisco Enterprise Wireless Controllers with 900+ wireless-access-points.
  • Palo Alto Firewalls + Panorama, and FortiNet FortiGate Firewalls + FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer
  • Site-to-Site VPN via FortiNet FortiGate SDWAN and Palo Alto FW.
  • FortiNet FortiNAC.
  • Vivai Solutions Observer Apex, GigaStor, OMS and Analyzer.
  • Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Unity Voice Mail, UCCX, ExpressWay and QoS.
  • Cloud exchange peering with Amazon Web Services and Azure cloud computing platforms.
  • NetScaler Load Balancers & Infoblox centralized DHCP.
Responsibilities
  • L2/3 responsibility for network strategy, architecture, implementation and steady-state support.
  • Produces network design policies addressing connectivity, capacity, interfacing, security, resilience, recovery, access, and remote access.
  • Produces and maintains specifications, topologies, configuration and design documentation.
  • Specifies user/system interfaces, including validation and error correction procedures, processing rules, access, security and audit controls.
  • Assesses associated risks; specifies recovery routines and contingency procedures.
  • Function as subject matter expert for at least one area of data and voice infrastructure.
Position Requirements
Formal Education & Certification
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems and 5 years related work experience or any equivalent combination.
  • Must possess current certifications in networking.
  • Certifications in Palo Alto, FortiGate, Citrix NetScaler and related security technologies preferred.
L2 Knowledge and Experience
  • Traffic-engineering experience with BGP.
  • Experience with AWS/Azure cloud services.
  • Experience with Cisco Multi-Site ACI.
  • Experience with Palo Alto FWs & Panorama and/or FortiNet FortiGate FWs & FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer.
  • Experience with enterprise wireless technology.
  • Must be very comfortable with technical elements of network security and design, to include IPSec VPN (S2S, RA, DMVPN & B2B) TCP/IP, firewalls, IPS/IDS, VoIP, load balancers, routers and switches.
  • Knowledgeable in Cisco Unified Communications Manager and UCCX a plus.
Personal Attributes
  • Excellent written, oral, and communication skills.
  • Ability to conduct and direct research into IT issues and products.
  • Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
  • Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Work Conditions
  • Some travel may be required for meeting with stakeholders, network projects, etc.
  • Ability to lift at least 50lbs for hardware equipment installations as needed.

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