Network Engineer

Network Engineer (Cisco / Palo Alto)

Location: San Antonio, TX (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full‑Time

We are seeking a hands‑on Network Engineer to support and enhance enterprise network infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across both networking and security, with a strong foundation in Cisco environments and Palo Alto firewalls.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining uptime, securing systems, and supporting ongoing infrastructure improvements across multiple locations.

• Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure (LAN/WAN/WLAN)
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, and wireless solutions
• Manage and optimize Palo Alto firewalls
  , including policies, NAT, VPNs, and threat prevention
• Monitor network performance and proactively resolve issues to ensure high availability
• Support SD‑WAN, VPN connectivity, and remote access solutions
• Partner with security teams to enforce network security best practices
• Perform firmware upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management of network devices
• Troubleshoot complex network and connectivity issues across multiple sites
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and configurations
• Assist with disaster recovery and business continuity planning

• 4+ years of experience in network engineering or infrastructure roles
• Strong hands‑on experience with Cisco networking (routing, switching, VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP)
• Experience managing Palo Alto firewalls (Panorama is a plus)
• Solid understanding of network security principles and protocols
• Experience with VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN)
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools (Solar Winds, PRTG, etc.)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills

• Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP)
• Palo Alto certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE)
• Experience with cloud networking (Azure or AWS)
• Exposure to scripting or automation (Power Shell, Python)
• Experience in multi‑site or enterprise environments

• Collaborative team environment with strong culture
• Opportunity to work across both networking and security
• Hands‑on role with direct impact on infrastructure

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

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