Network Security Engineer at Confidential Client (C2C)

Job Title: Network Security Engineer Location: Sunnyvale, CA Duration: Contract Rate $60/hr on C2C Note : No GC's & GC-EADs Required Skills :- Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Panorama (centralized management for Palo Alto) , VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, Routing and Switching fundamentals, Firewall security policies & NAT configuration, Network and firewall troubleshooting, Data-center networking concepts (overlay/underlay) Job Summary We are looking for a candidate who has real-time, hands-on understanding of Palo Alto firewalls and how they are deployed and operated in an enterprise environment. Also looking for someone with knowledge of VXLAN, some exposure to Access Fabric, and a basic understanding of routing and switching. Required Skills & Qualifications: Hands-on knowledge of Palo Alto Networks firewalls. Working knowledge of Panorama. Understanding of VXLAN and basic data-center networking. Knowledge of BGP and OSPF. Good understanding of routing and switching fundamentals. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Good communication skills and willingness to learn new technologies. Roles & Responsibilities- Manage and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama. Work with security policies, NAT, security profiles, and firewall troubleshooting. Perform basic firewall configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Support PAN-OS upgrades and Panorama configuration as needed. Troubleshoot network connectivity issues involving routing, switching, and firewalls. Work with VXLAN and understand basic data-center overlay/underlay concepts. Support VRF implementation and migration within the access and security infrastructure. Support multi-vsys to zone-based firewall conversion projects. Support and troubleshoot BGP and OSPF routing. Work with Layer 2/Layer 3 switching, VLANs, trunks, and basic network connectivity. Collaborate with network and security teams on production issues. Certifications – Preferred: Palo Alto Networks: PCNSA, PCNSE, or equivalent PAN-OS experience/certification. Cisco: CCNA, CCNP Enterprise, or equivalent hands-on Cisco networking experience. Relevant networking, security, or data-center certifications are a plus. Kind regards, Venu Gopal Flexon Technologies Inc. venu@flexontechnologies.com : : : : APPLY NOW      🔔   Get our daily C2C jobs / Hotlist notifications on   WHATSAPP                   TELEGRAM                         LINKEDIN