Network and Security Engineer - Contract

Contract Duration - 12 Months renewable Technical Skills: Cisco Switches: Configuration and Management: Proficiency in configuring and managing Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches. Network Protocols: Understanding of network protocols such as STP, VTP, VLANs, and EtherChannel. Routing Protocols: Knowledge of routing protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP. Fortinet Firewall: Firewall Policies: Ability to configure and manage firewall policies, NAT, and VPNs. Security Features: Understanding of Fortinet's security features, such as IPS, antivirus, and web filtering. Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE): Policy Enforcement: Skills in configuring and enforcing network access policies. Posture Assessment: Knowledge of posture assessment and remediation techniques Integration: Experience integrating ISE with other network components and security solutions. Cisco Posture Check: Compliance Checks: Ability to configure and manage posture checks to ensure endpoint compliance. Remediation: Skills in setting up remediation actions for non-compliant devices. Cisco Wireless: Wireless Network Design: Proficiency in designing and deploying wireless networks using Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) and access points. RF Management: Understanding of RF principles and wireless security protocols. Cisco Firepower: Next-Generation Firewall: Experience with Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC). Intrusion Prevention: Skills in configuring and managing intrusion prevention systems (IPS). Cisco DNA Center (DNAC): Network Automation: Proficiency in using DNAC for network automation and orchestration. Device Onboarding: Skills in automating device onboarding using Plug and Play (PnP) and Return Material Authorization (RMA) processes Network Assurance: Understanding of DNAC's network assurance capabilities to monitor and troubleshoot network performance Software-Defined Access (SD-Access): Experience with SD-Access for creating and managing virtual networks and security policies Certifications: CCNP/CCNA: Specializations in Security, Enterprise, or Wireless. Cisco Certified Specialist: Certifications in specific areas like ISE, Firepower, Wireless, and DNAC #J-18808-Ljbffr