What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer position at Pure Talent Consulting?
Title: Network Engineer
Location: 10250 Valley Rd Suite 113, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (Hybrid)
Hire Mode: Contract-W2
Top Must-Have Skills:
- Cisco networking fundamentals (switching & routing)
- Hands-on experience in a Cisco environment
- 3 years of real-world networking experience.
Job 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, SD‑WAN, and monitoring platforms across a hybrid environment.This position requires hands‑on technical depth, proactive problem‑solving, 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 SD‑WAN connectivity.
Required Skills:
- Strong hands‑on 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 SD‑WAN 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 change‑control processes.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to work independently and handle complex issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Other duties as required and assigned.
Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60 - $65