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# Staff Network Engineer, Network Engineering

- **Company:** Tesla Motors
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $168,000.0 - $300,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Link Aggregation (Ethernet), Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Internet Protocol, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visio, NetFlow, Network Service, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Microsoft PowerPoint, Ansible, Simple Network Management Protocols, Systems Architecture, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols, Scripting, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Open Network Automation Platform, Splunk, Cisco
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/86621012/1

## About the Role

* 8+ years of experience in deploying and operating large global enterprise networking infrastructure
 * Extensive experience in IP networking, L2/L3 network protocols (spanning-tree, OSPF, BGP), TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, end to end QOS, VLAN, VRRP, LACP, MC-LAG, EVPN with VXLAN, ACL, NAC, and infrastructure cabling
 * Extensive experience in a multi-vendor environment including Juniper, Arista, and Cisco
 * Extensive experience with Juniper SRX, Palo Alto Networks, and Fortinet firewall services including IPSEC VPN, URL filtering, and IDS/IPS
 * Experience with various tools such as Protocol Analyzer, SNMP, Netflow, IPAM, RADIUS, Splunk, network taps, and load/stress testing
 * Proficiency with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, or similar)
 * Preferred CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent
 * Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
 * A track record of successful collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

## Description

Specialize in network engineering in a global enterprise environment. This role will provide network engineering, implementation, analytical, and operational support. The engineer will ensure compliance to established system architecture, regulations and security policies, follow standards and best practices, and author and maintain support documentation.
What You'll Do

 * Work closely with Staff/Senior Network Engineers on design and initiatives
 * Work closely with Palo Alto Engineering teams and Construction and Facilities on initiatives
 * Maintain current network systems within workplace and R&D sites
 * Collaborate with workplace team on development network or electrical components and/or services to meet their needs
 * Function as a Tier 1-2 escalation point
 * Provision, implement, test/validate, and maintain networking services per solution design
 * Monitor, analyze, and report metrics of network services
 * Document network knowledgebase and operational "Run-Book"
 * Must be able to work occasional weekends, after hours, and holidays
 * Participate in on call rotation and 10% travel required as necessary