Senior Network Engineer

Job Description
The Role
We're looking for a seasoned
Senior Network Engineer
with deep experience in both traditional networking and modern cloud architectures. You will architect, implement, and maintain secure, scalable networks across on-prem and cloud environments. You'll also act as a subject matter expert in
Palo Alto, Cisco routing and switching,
and
cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
.

What You'll Do

• Design, deploy, and support enterprise-grade network solutions including (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, cloud networking, and SASE).
• Lead the implementation and ongoing management of Palo Alto Networks solutions, including Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Panorama, GlobalProtect, threat prevention, and SSL decryption.
• Design secure and highly available hybrid cloud network architectures integrating with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Perform deep packet analysis, root cause investigations, and performance/security tuning.
• Leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and scripting tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Python) to automate network provisioning, monitoring, and compliance.
• Own network security posture: enforce segmentation, zero-trust principles, firewall policies, and cloud-native controls.
• Provide tier-3 support and mentorship to junior engineers and IT support staff.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to align with future growth and security needs.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in network engineering within complex enterprise environments.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Panorama.
• Strong expertise of cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, transit gateways, routing, security groups, peering, etc. in AWS and/or Azure.
• Solid understanding of core networking protocols such as BGP, OSPF, IPsec, DNS, DHCP, and NAT.
• Experience designing and troubleshooting hybrid connectivity (Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, VPN tunnels).
• Proficiency in network automation, scripting (Python, PowerShell), and infrastructure-as-code.
• Familiarity with NAC, load balancing (F5, Azure App Gateway), and SD-WAN solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Palo Alto PCNSE certification.
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking or Azure Network Engineer Associate.
• Experience with SASE, ZTNA, or cloud-native security solutions (e.g., Prisma Access, Zscaler).

Achieving our goals requires strong collaboration and partnership between our teams and our internal stakeholders. To best support this, the person who accepts this role is expected to be on site, in office four days per week. To provide our employees with flexibility, we offer a unique benefit where employees at Fanatics' corporate entity can work remotely for up to four weeks per year, which can be taken in daily or weekly increments.
In NYC, the salary range for this position is
$155,000 to $195,000
, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.
About Us
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.