Sr. Network Infrastructure Engineer

Senior Engineer -- Networking & Server Infrastructure

Location: Hybrid (Onsite periodically) -- Greater Cleveland Area Duration: 4-month contract

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Engineer with deep expertise in networking, server infrastructure, and virtualization technologies to support a critical 4-month project. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with VMware and Hyper-V environments, as well as extensive knowledge of Cisco and Palo Alto Networks solutions, including firewalls and advanced security appliances.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and troubleshoot networking and server infrastructure across multi-vendor environments.
• Manage and optimize virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V), including VM provisioning, performance tuning, and upgrades.
• Install, configure, and support Cisco network devices (switches, routers, firewalls) and Palo Alto firewalls/security appliances.
• Analyze and resolve complex network, server, and virtualization performance issues.
• Implement network security best practices, firewall rules, VPNs, and segmentation strategies.
• Work closely with cross-functional IT teams to deliver infrastructure solutions and support project goals.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and contribute to proactive infrastructure improvements.

Requirements

• 7 years of experience in networking and server engineering roles.
• Advanced expertise in VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Deep working knowledge of Palo Alto Networks firewalls and security products.
• Solid understanding of network security, VLANs, VPN, and routing protocols.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux server administration.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues in enterprise environments.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative setting.
• Relevant certifications (CCNP, PCNSE, VCP, or similar) are a strong plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.