Senior Network Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to join our Technology Services team at an award-winning organization with a global presence that has been recognized multiple times as one of the Best Places to Work. This role is well suited for a seasoned professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and takes ownership of implementing, maintaining, and optimizing modern enterprise network infrastructure., * Network Implementation: Design, configure, and deploy LAN, WAN, and wireless networks, including switches, firewalls, access points, and supporting hardware and software.

• Wired & Wireless Network Management: Own the lifecycle of Cisco switching and Meraki wireless environments, including deployment, configuration, tuning, monitoring, and capacity planning.
• Troubleshooting & Performance: Act as a senior escalation point for network-related issues, performing advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) to maintain availability and performance.
• Firewall & Network Security: Manage and support Palo Alto Networks NGFWs and Panorama, implementing security policies, NAT rules, segmentation strategies, and threat prevention best practices.
• Documentation & Collaboration: Maintain accurate network documentation and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver projects, implement changes, and resolve issues effectively., You will be part of a small, high-impact engineering team responsible for mission-critical network and security infrastructure across multiple sites. This role provides the opportunity to work with modern technologies, influence architectural standards, and contribute to a secure, scalable, and high-performing enterprise network environment.

• Meraki
• SonicWall (SonicOS, NSM)
• Ruckus

Protocols & Networking Concepts

• BGP, STP, LACP
• VLANs, Inter-VLAN Routing
• 802.1X (EAP)
• QoS, DNS/DHCP, NAT, IPv6
• EtherChannel, MC-LAGG / vPC, * Vulnerability Protection, File Blocking, Data Filtering
• DNS Security, DoS/DDoS & Zone Protection
• Zero Trust Networking (ZTNA), * Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco IOS switches and Meraki switches and access points.
• Deep experience designing, deploying, and operating Meraki MR wireless environments, including Dashboard administration, RF optimization, and 802.1X authentication.
• Strong mastery of enterprise networking fundamentals: VLANs, trunking, STP, inter-VLAN routing, LACP/EtherChannel, MC-LAGG/vPC, DHCP Snooping, and BPDU Guard.
• 7-10+ years of experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise wired and wireless networks.

Advanced Troubleshooting Skills

• Proven ability to diagnose complex network issues using tools such as Wireshark/TCPDump, ping, and traceroute.
• Strong preference for candidates with CCNP- or CCIE-level troubleshooting expertise, particularly in wireless environments.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting NGFW policies and advanced security features, including URL Filtering, DNS Security, Threat Prevention, Data Filtering, App-ID, and User-ID.

Communication Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to both technical stakeholders and non-technical audiences, including leadership.
• Proven hands-on experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks NGFWs and Panorama.
• Strong knowledge of high availability (HA), device groups, templates, and best-practice implementation of full NGFW feature sets.
• 3-5+ years of experience operating Palo Alto Networks firewall environments., * Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)

Additional Technical Experience:

• Familiarity with SonicWall firewalls and/or Ruckus wireless systems.
• Strong understanding of BGP, route maps, and route redistribution.
• Experience with Palo Alto Advanced Routing Engine (ARE) and multi-virtual router designs.
• Hands-on experience with 802.1X, RADIUS, PKI, DNS, and related services.
• Exposure to network automation and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Jinja2, and PAN-OS APIs.