Senior Network Engineer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to join our

Technical Services team. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in a

hands-on environment, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing modern network

infrastructure.

You will be responsible for designing and supporting enterprise-grade network and security

systems, including next-generation firewalls, campus switching, and enterprise wireless. Your

expertise will help drive reliability, performance, and security through robust design,

automation, and disciplined change management.

This senior-level position requires deep technical knowledge of networking and network

security, particularly in Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Cisco/Meraki wired and wireless

environments.

Core Tools & Technologies

• Vendors/OS: Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS & Panorama), Cisco (IOS), Meraki, SonicWall (SonicOS, NSM), Ruckus
  

• Protocols: BGP, STP, LACP, 802.1X (EAP), IPsec/SSL VPN, QoS, DNS/DHCP, NAT, IPv6, LACP/EtherChannel, MC-LAGG/vPC
  

• Security Features: Malware Prevention, Anti-Spyware, Antivirus, Vulnerability Protection, File Blocking, Data Filtering, DNS Security, DoS/DDoS Protection, Zone Protection, Micro-Segmentation/ACLs, Zero-Trust Networking (ZTNA)
  

Key Responsibilities

• Network Implementation: Configure and deploy LANs, WANs, and wireless networks,
• including switches, firewalls, access points, and supporting hardware/software.
  

• Wireless & Wired Network Management: Oversee the lifecycle of Cisco switching and Meraki wireless infrastructure, including deployment, configuration, tuning, and capacity planning.
  

• Troubleshooting & Performance: Serve as a senior escalation point for all network-related issues. Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) to ensure availability and performance.
  

• Firewall & Network Security: Manage and maintain Palo Alto Networks NGFWs and Panorama. Develop and implement robust security policies, NAT rules, and threat prevention strategies.
  

• Documentation & Collaboration: Maintain comprehensive network documentation and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver projects and resolve issues effectively.
  

Mandatory Qualifications (in order of importance)

• Cisco / Meraki Expertise
• Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco IOS and Meraki switches and access points.
• Deep experience designing, deploying, and operating Meraki MR wireless solutions, including Dashboard administration, RF optimization, and 802.1X authentication.
  

• Mastery of core network concepts: VLANs, trunking, STP, inter-VLAN routing, LACP/EtherChannel, MC-LAGG/vPC, DHCP Snooping, BPDU Guard.
  

• 710+ years of experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise wired and wireless networks.
  

• Advanced Troubleshooting Skills
• Proven ability to diagnose complex network issues using tools such as Wireshark/TCPDump, ping, and traceroute.
  

• Strong preference for candidates with CCNP- or CCIE-level wireless troubleshooting expertise.
  

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot NGFW policy and feature set issues (e.g., URL Filtering, DNS Security, Threat Prevention, Data Filtering, App-ID, User-ID).
  

• Communication Skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical stakeholders (architects, SMEs) and non-technical audiences (executives, directors).
  

• Palo Alto Networks Expertise
• Proven experience managing, configuring, and troubleshooting Palo Alto NGFWs and Panorama.
  

• Strong knowledge of HA, templates, device groups, and best-practice implementation of full NGFW feature sets.
  

• 35+ years of experience configuring and operating Palo Alto Networks NGFWs.
  

Desired Qualifications

• Certifications
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
  

• Additional Technical Experience
• Familiarity with SonicWall firewalls and/or Ruckus wireless systems.
• Strong understanding of BGP, route maps, and redistribution profiles.
• Experience with Palo Altos Advanced Routing Engine (ARE) and multivirtual router topologies.
  

• Hands-on experience with 802.1X, RADIUS, PKI, DNS, and related technologies.
• Experience with network automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Jinja2, and PAN XAPI.
  

Why Join Us

• Youll be part of a small, high-impact team responsible for mission-critical infrastructure across multiple sites. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, shape architectural standards, and contribute to a high-performance, security-focused network environment.
  

$200,000 - $235,000 a year

This is an exempt role.

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