Senior Network Engineer Job Palo Alto area,California USA,IT/Tech

Senior Network Engineer

Location:

Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid)

Working hours:

8a-5p
Travel:
Travel up to 30%

Responsibilities
Primary Focus:
On-Premises Network Engineering & IT Support Lead

Network Hardware & Infrastructure: Design, organize, modify, install, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN network hardware and software—including Cisco Nexus 9K switches, routers, access points, and Forti Gate firewalls.
Enterprise Security & Wireless: Manage network security end-to-end utilizing Forti Gate firewalls, Cisco equipment, and Cisco Wireless systems (including Cisco Client and DNA Center setup and troubleshooting).
Vendor VPN & Site Connectivity: Dedicated to collaborating directly with external vendors to establish, test, and maintain secure VPN tunnels connecting vendor locations to company facilities.
Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Serve as an expert escalation point capable of troubleshooting, analyzing, and diagnosing complex hardware, software, and routing issues under pressure.
Support Request Prioritization: Analyze incoming support tickets and operational requests, prioritizing them effectively based on business impact and urgency.
Cross-Functional Relationship Building: Develop positive, productive working relationships with remote IT team members, internal business units, and functions involved in downstream technical processes.
Proactive Maintenance: Act as a true self-starter by actively seeking out impactful tasks, network optimizations, and continuous improvements during periods of low ticket volume.

Secondary Focus: AWS Hybrid Cloud Networking

Cloud Routing & Interconnects: Support hybrid routing between physical facility networks and AWS environments using AWS Transit Gateway.
Private Service Endpoints: Assist in deploying and maintaining AWS Private Link and Private VPC Endpoints to route sensitive vendor and facility traffic off the public internet.
Hybrid DNS: Support unified cross-environment DNS resolution between local facilities and AWS using Amazon Route 53 (Hosted Zones and Resolvers).
Network Observability: Basic usage of AWS Network Monitoring tools (VPC Flow Logs, Cloud Watch Metrics, Transit Gateway Network Manager) to isolate cross-environment latency or connectivity bottlenecks.

Qualifications

7-10+ years progressive network engineering experience, including enterprise LAN/WAN design and administration
Hands-on expertise with Cisco Nexus 9K switches, routers, access points, and Forti Gate firewalls
Experience with Cisco Wireless, including Cisco Client and DNA Center
Proven ability to manage enterprise network security end-to-end, including vendor VPN tunnel setup/testing
Strong troubleshooting skills as a senior escalation point for complex hardware/software/routing issues
Experience prioritizing support tickets by business impact; strong cross-functional communication
Working knowledge of AWS Transit Gateway, Private Link/Private VPC Endpoints, and Route 53 for hybrid networking
Familiarity with AWS network observability tools (VPC Flow Logs, Cloud Watch, Transit Gateway Network Manager)
Ability to work on-site Palo Alto (hybrid, 8a-5p) with up to 30% travel
Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, now or in the future

Preferred

CCNP, Fortinet NSE, or AWS Advanced Networking certification