Network Engineer

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.

Overview: 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: 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.

Good to Have: Exposure to cloud networking in any capacity.

Important: 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 PaloAlto firewall

· Supporting Cisco products

· TCP flags

· Packet Capture Analysis

· BGP configurations for an enterprise edge network., · 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.