Cisco/Palo Alto Engineer Job at TAD PGS, Inc., Annapolis Junction, MD

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  • TAD PGS, Inc.
  • Annapolis Junction, MD

Job Description

We have an outstanding Contract position for a Cisco/Palo Alto Engineer to join a leading Company located in the Annapolis Junction, MD surrounding area.

Pay Rate: $75

We are seeking a highly skilled Cisco/Palo Alto Network Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in modernizing and maintaining our complex network infrastructure. This position requires deep expertise in network engineering, a strong understanding of legacy systems, and the ability to design and implement solutions that support hybrid environments combining on-premises, cloud, and distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement network solutions leveraging Cisco and Palo Alto technologies
  • Support efforts to transition from legacy mainframe and distributed systems to modern, cloud-enabled environments.
  • Ensure minimal disruption during migrations and upgrades.
  • Analyze network performance and troubleshoot complex issues across hybrid environments.
  • Optimize configurations to improve reliability, security, and efficiency.
  • Assess how changes in one part of the network affect other components and services.
  • Provide recommendations to mitigate risks and maintain system integrity.
  • Implement robust security policies using Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco security solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams (cloud, infrastructure, security) to align network strategies.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of network architecture, configurations, and processes.

Required Qualifications

  • Technical Expertise:
    • 7-10 years of experience in network engineering with Cisco and Palo Alto technologies.
    • Strong understanding of routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation.
  • Hybrid Environment Experience:
    • Proven experience managing networks that include legacy mainframe systems, distributed architectures, and cloud platforms.
    • Familiarity with multiple user access points and protocols across a single network.
  • Analytical Skills:
    • Ability to anticipate and evaluate the impact of network changes across interconnected systems.
  • Certifications (Preferred):
    • Cisco CCNP/CCIE
    • Palo Alto PCNSE

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible).
  • Knowledge of cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and advanced security frameworks.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work,

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