Network Engineer
THE PALO ALTO
Santa Clara, United States of America
1 month ago
Role details
Contract type
Temporary contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
EnglishJob location
Santa Clara, United States of America
Tech stack
Border Gateway Protocol
Complex Networks
Data Centers
Networking Hardware
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Network Architecture
Routing
Open Shortest Path First
Performance Tuning
Virtual Local Area Networks
Wide Area Networks
Network Switches
Computer Network Operations
Job description
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
