Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Network Engineer Consultant in Holyoke, MA. Primary Responsibilities: * Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure for the Bulk Electric System of New England, utilizing advanced Cisco and Palo Alto technologies * Provide expertise in Cisco routing and switching, including configuration of Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, and Cisco Firepower and ASA routers * Implement and manage Palo Alto security system solutions, including security system policy management, threat prevention, and URL filtering * Configure and maintain Palo Alto Panorama for centralized management and monitoring of security system deployments * Manage and troubleshoot Cisco and Palo Alto VPN solutions to ensure secure remote access and site-to-site connectivity * Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to implement ACL (Access Control List) requests and network access, ensuring security and compliance with organizational policies * Utilize Ansible for automation and orchestration of network tasks, streamlining operations and improving efficiency (familiarity with Ansible is desired but not required) * Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless communication across the wide area WAN, utilizing technologies such as MPLS and DMVPN * Ensure compliance with NERC CIP standards and maintain an elevated level of security in the network environment through implementation of access control policies, intrusion prevention systems, and security best practices * Participate in on-call rotation to address critical network issues outside of regular business hours * Patching and software upgrades related to Cisco and Palo Alto network devices and appliances * Assist with managing and support of DWDM appliances (Cisco NCS)