Job Description
Network Engineer Eden Prairie, MN , 55344- Hybrid role 3+ months contract with high potential for extension and can convert to permanent. Pay range: $35 - $59/hr on W2 Our Fortune 500 client in Eden Prairie, MN is looking for hardworking, motivated talent to join their innovative team.
Are you a Network Engineer with a passion for collaborating with multiple teams and an interest in working onsite in Hybrid Model? Don't wait... apply today!
Job Description: Summary: The Network Engineer will design, implement, and support a secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise network environment.
This role focuses on core Cisco networking technologies and strong firewall policy expertise to maintain a robust security posture while supporting business growth.
The engineer will be responsible for managing switching, routing, network access control, firewalls, SDWAN, and monitoring platforms across a hybrid environment.
This position requires handson technical depth, proactive problemsolving, and the ability to collaborate across teams to ensure a reliable and secure network infrastructure.
Responsibilities include configuring and optimizing Cisco Catalyst Center-managed networks, Cisco FMC/FTD firewalls, Cisco ISE for network access and segmentation, and SDWAN connectivity.
The engineer will also participate in firewall policy management, network troubleshooting, system upgrades, and the implementation of new technologies. Additional duties include maintaining documentation, ensuring compliance with security standards, supporting capacity planning, and contributing to the continuous improvement of network services.
Candidates must be able to work both independently and as a group.
Required Skills:
Strong handson experience with Cisco networking platforms (routers, switches, Catalyst Center).
Proven expertise with firewall policy design, implementation, and general firewall best practices.
Experience with Cisco FMC/FTD firewalls, including rulebase management, IPS/AMP, and troubleshooting.
Strong understanding of Cisco ISE (802.1x, TACACS+, segmentation, posture).
Working knowledge of Cisco SDWAN deployment and operations.
Proficiency with routing (BGP, OSPF), VPNs, QoS, and Layer 2/Layer 3 architectures.
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructures.
Experience with Palo Alto Global Protect & Prisma Access.
Ability to produce clear network documentation and follow changecontrol processes.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills; able to work independently and handle complex issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Other duties as required and assigned.
Nice to Have:
Familiarity with Cisco Security Cloud.
Handson knowledge of Nexus Dashboard.
ThousandEyes deployment/monitoring experience.
Cloud networking exposure (Azure or AWS).
Basic python experience.
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