Senior Network Engineer Palo Alto

Job Overview

Acts as a resource for the Vice President of IT Operations to facilitate the design and implementation of networks, security and telecommunications systems. Designs, modifies, configures, tests and implements network, security and telecommunications applications and operating systems and provides technical guidance and support for networking and telecom staff.

• Design and develop networking, security and communication systems.
• Respond promptly to production problems for supported systems and applications.
• Conduct system analysis and configuration to keep our systems current with changing technologies.
• Analyze, design, coordinate and supervise deployment of network and telecommunications systems.
• Analyze system specifications and translate requirements to task specifications for IT staff.
• Maintain positive internal and external client interactions.
• Research and recommend network management and support tools to management.
• Provide assistance to testers and support personnel to determine system problems.
• Review changes in networking and telecommunications environment that affect performance.
• Provide recommendations to senior management regarding network topology, security settings or performance.
• Attend meetings, prepare brief correspondence and reports, verbally communicate technical information and make presentations to groups outside immediate work area.
• Interact with networking and server support staff.

• Bachelor's Degree and 7‑10 years of experience in network, security, telecom or IT systems development (or equivalent experience).
• Good working knowledge of EIGRP, F5, Palo Alto, BGP, OSPF, SD‑WAN, VPN, IDS, IPS, TACACS, RSA.
• Solid understanding of networking/distributed computing concepts including emerging SD‑Nets and CCaaS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and completely.
• Ability to multi‑task and stay organized in a dynamic work environment.
• Experience teaching or instructing co‑workers.
• Expert knowledge of networking, security protocols, telecommunications systems and deployments.
• Knowledge of writing technical documents, configuration drawings and network management tools.
• Good knowledge of data security and encryption.

Preferred certifications
: CCNP, CCIE, MCSE or security certifications.

Expert Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anaheim, CA.

The pay range for this position is $70.00 – $101.70/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be dependent on specific elections, plan, or program terms.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 9, 2026.

We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of new opportunities. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company that serves over 6,000 clients worldwide, providing full‑stack technology services and talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.