Senior Network Engineer; Palo Alto Firewall Specialist

Senior Network Engineer (Palo Alto Firewall Specialist)

We are seeking a hands-on Network Engineer with strong expertise in Palo Alto firewalls to support an enterprise network environment. The ideal candidate will be actively involved in network hardening, migration initiatives, and day-to-day network engineering tasks, working closely with infrastructure and security teams onsite.

Must Have:
Palo Alto Firewalls (Panorama/Strata Cloud Manager), Cisco Switching & Meraki, Enterprise Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, VLAN, STP), Network Hardening & NAT/VPN Configuration, Enterprise Network Migration & Troubleshooting, Cisco Nexus Switches & Rack-and-Stack Operations

Manager's

Note:

Advanced hands-on experience on Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama or Strata Cloud Manager, and Cisco Switching and Meraki. These are non-negotiable for this role. Exposure to cloud networking in any capacity. We are looking for enterprise network engineers with broad multi-site experience. Data center only profiles will not be considered.

• Cisco Nexus Switches
• eBGP vs iBGP
• Setting up Palo Alto firewall
• Supporting Cisco products
• TCP flags
• Packet Capture Analysis
• BGP configurations for an enterprise edge network.
• NAT policies

Key Responsibilities:

Network & Security (Hands-on)

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls (policies, NAT, VPNs, security profiles).
• Perform network hardening in line with enterprise security standards and best practices.
• Support firewall rule optimization, audits, and performance tuning.

Enterprise Network Operations

• Design, implement, and support enterprise-grade network infrastructure.
• Execute network migration projects, including cutovers and post-migration validation.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across LAN/WAN environments.

Routing, Switching & Hardware

• Configure and support routing and switching (VLANs, OSPF, BGP, STP).
• Perform rack-and-stack of network switches, cabling, and physical network setup.
• Work on switch upgrades, replacements, and hardware refresh activities.

Required

Skills & Experience:

• Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls (mandatory).
• Proven experience in enterprise network environments.
• Solid knowledge of network hardening and security best practices.
• Expertise in routing and switching technologies.
• Experience with network migration projects.
• Hands-on experience with rack and stack of switches and network equipment.
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Santa Clara.

Preferred/Nice to Have:

• Palo Alto certifications (PCNSA / PCNSE).
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise or data center environments.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.