Network Architect

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer/Administrator with hands-on experience in Palo Alto Networks firewalls to design, implement, manage, and support enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining secure, reliable, and high-performing network environments, troubleshooting network issues, and enforcing security best practices., * Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto Firewalls, security policies, NAT, VPNs, and threat prevention features.

• Monitor and maintain LAN/WAN, wireless, and data center network infrastructure.
• Implement and support network security solutions, including IDS/IPS, SSL decryption, and GlobalProtect VPN.
• Perform network performance tuning, capacity planning, and incident resolution.
• Manage routing and switching technologies (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, etc.).
• Conduct firewall rule reviews, security audits, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to support business initiatives.
• Create and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.

• 5+ years of experience in Network Administration/Engineering.
• Strong experience with Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama.
• Knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and switching technologies.
• Experience with VPN technologies (Site-to-Site, IPsec, GlobalProtect).
• Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Strong understanding of network security concepts and best practices., * Palo Alto Certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE).
• Experience with Cisco, Fortinet, or other enterprise networking technologies.
• Knowledge of cloud networking (Azure, AWS, or GCP).