Network Engineer (Cisco/Palo Alto/F5)

Post Date

Aug 03, 2026

Location

Carmel,
Indiana

ZIP/Postal Code

46032
US
Oct 08, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Network Engineer

Req #

IND-1434cd09-88bb-4e13-88b8-e346016af418

Pay Rate

$54 - $68 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Looking for a senior Network Engineer who can operate as both an architect and hands-on engineer. This person should be comfortable leading technical discussions, working directly with vendors, mentoring junior team members, and making strategic recommendations around routing, security, and enterprise network design. Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm during critical incidents are key.

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Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of enterprise network engineering experience
Cisco routing and switching experience
Strong Palo Alto firewall administration and security policy management
Experience designing and troubleshooting complex network architectures
Experience with F5, MPLS/VPN, and private networking
Ability to review architecture diagrams and recommend technical solutions

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

CCNP (strongly preferred), CCNA, CCIE, or Palo Alto certifications
Network automation experience (Python, REST APIs, Infrastructure as Code)
Cisco Collaboration/Voice experience
Experience driving modernization or security-focused infrastructure initiatives

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.