Job Title: Senior Network Engineer

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Network Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting and advancing a hybrid network architecture with both on-premise and cloud-based resources. You will be building, implementing, and supporting firewalls and other network security components.

Responsibilities

• Support and advance a hybrid network architecture with on-premise and cloud-based resources.
• Build, implement, and support firewalls and other network security components.
• Administer LANs and WANs (data, voice) in a complex operational environment with high uptime requirements.
• Add, modify, and maintain firewall policies in accordance with cyber policy.
• Manage and support network automation, VPCs, TGWs, and other network components.

Essential Skills

• Experience with Juniper Networks and Palo Alto Networks products.
• Experience administering LANs and WANs in a complex operational environment.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Experience with Amazon VPCs, TGWs, and DXGWs.
• Experience with centralized DNS/DHCP solutions.
• Must be ITAR compliance

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Zabbix and network automation.
• Ability to come up with network solutions and own their implementation.

Work Environment

This role follows a hybrid schedule requiring 3 days per week onsite, with additional on-call duties. The team consists of 14 members, with 12 located in Colorado or Virginia, and 2 in Palo Alto or San Jose, CA. This opportunity has the potential to be converted to a permanent position.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Palo Alto,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $65 - $80