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3B Staffing LLC, Pittsburgh, PA, United States


Senior Network Engineer

Location: Philadelphia, PA

rate- $80hr C2C

cleint- Amtrack- reailway transport
Duration: Contract
Work Mode: 5 Days Onsite

Visa- NO H1-B

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer with 15+ years of hands-on enterprise networking experience. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP), Cisco firewall technologies, and enterprise-scale network infrastructure design.

Experience with migration from Cisco ASA to Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, install, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including routers, switches, and related equipment
Implement and manage network security solutions including firewalls, ACLs, and object groups
Lead migration efforts from Cisco ASA to Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD)
Configure and support routing protocols including BGP and EIGRP (MUST HAVE)
Monitor network performance and proactively troubleshoot outages and performance issues
Perform firmware and software upgrades and routine network maintenance
Provide remote and onsite technical support to internal teams and business users
Test, deploy, and support new network hardware, software, and applications
Develop detailed engineering design documentation for integrating new technologies
Collaborate with clients, vendors, and cross-functional technical teams
Develop strategic roadmaps for infrastructure upgrades and enhancements
Participate in audits, quality reviews, and compliance initiatives
Follow structured change management processes with awareness of downtime impact in industrial environments
Perform additional duties as required
Required Skills & Experience

15+ years of Network Engineering experience in large enterprise or industrial environments
Strong expertise in Routing protocols: BGP and EIGRP (Mandatory)
Hands-on experience with Cisco Firewalls
Proven experience migrating from Cisco ASA to Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense.
Experience implementing and managing new network deployments and firewall migrations
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
Education & Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related IT/OT discipline
Active Cisco CCNP certification preferred
Other Cisco certifications are a strong plus
CCIE certifications is plus.
Siemens CPIN-level equivalent certification is acceptable