J ob Title: Senior Network Engineer Type: 1-Year Contract to Hire Location: Columbus, OH (3 Days Onsite: Tuesday - Thursday, 2 Days Remote) Rate: $68 – $75/hr Work Authorization: W2 Only (Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; no sponsorship, C2C, or 1099) Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and security-focused Senior  Network Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in cybersecurity practices, extensive experience with network infrastructure, and a proven track record with advanced security technologies. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security solutions, optimizing network performance, and producing thorough documentation to ensure secure, efficient, and reliable operations. Key Responsibilities Palo Alto VPN & Prisma Access Management Design, deploy, and manage Palo Alto VPN solutions.

Configure and optimize Prisma Access for secure remote connectivity.

Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve VPN and Prisma Access performance issues.

Documentation & Reporting Create and maintain detailed documentation for designs, configurations, and procedures.

Generate reports on incidents, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.

AIOps & PCNSA Expertise Leverage AIOps tools for predictive analysis, anomaly detection, and network optimization.

Apply PCNSA best practices to improve operational efficiency.

Arista Networking & Troubleshooting Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Arista routers and EOS-based environments.

Utilize Arista DMF (DANZ Monitoring Fabric) for network visibility and traffic analysis.

Network Troubleshooting & Optimization Diagnose and resolve connectivity and security issues.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve network performance.

SCADA/ICS Systems Support Understand and secure SCADA and Industrial Control Systems.

Assist with integrating OT security solutions.

Desirable Skills Experience with Zeek/Corelight for network traffic analysis.

Familiarity with Acalvio deception technology for advanced threat detection.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).

5+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on network security.

Expertise in Palo Alto technologies, including Prisma Access; PCNSA certification preferred.

Strong experience with Arista routers, EOS, and DMF.

Knowledge of SCADA/ICS systems and their security needs.

Exceptional documentation, analysis, and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications PCNSA (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator)

ACE-A (Arista Certified Engineering Associate)

CISSP , CISM , or similar cybersecurity credentials