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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer-Network - **Company:** Berry Appleman & Leiden - **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), JIRA, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Python (Programming Language), Routing, Network Service, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Runbook, Security Information and Event Management, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Mttr, Git, Low Latency, SolarWinds (Software), CIS Benchmarks, Restful APIs, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco, Servicenow - **Published:** June 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8df2d9a52b216864 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Wireless network design?, * 4+ years engineering enterprise networks with SD-WAN/SASE and campus access. * Hands-on with Palo Alto (Strata Cloud Manager, PAN-OS) and Cisco Meraki (switching/wireless). * Strong knowledge of 802.1X, EAP-TLS, RADIUS/NPS, VLANs, routing (OSPF/BGP), QoS, and HA. * Experience with Python/Ansible/APIs for network automation; strong documentation and change discipline. * Strata Cloud Manager policy stacks/templates; PAN-OS; Prisma Access/GlobalProtect. * Meraki Dashboard (switch/AP), RF fundamentals, and Wi-Fi troubleshooting. * RADIUS/NPS, certificate services for EAP-TLS; DHCP/DNS/IPAM. * Python/Ansible, REST APIs, Git; SolarWinds (or similar) telemetry. * Analytical problem solving and crisp technical communication. * Proactive risk identification and mitigation; bias for automation. * Palo Alto Strata Cloud Manager, Prisma Access/GlobalProtect, PAN-OS. * Cisco Meraki switch/AP, RADIUS/NPS, DHCP/DNS/IPAM. * SolarWinds (or similar), Python/Ansible, REST APIs, ServiceNow/Jira, Git. Preferred: * Experience with Prisma Access/GlobalProtect and certificate-based access patterns. * Exposure to SolarWinds or similar tools; DNS/DHCP/IPAM best practices. * Certifications: PCNSE, Palo Alto SASE/SD-WAN, Cisco ENCOR/ENARSI, Meraki CMSS (nice-to-have). WORKING CONDITIONS: * Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time. * Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach daily. * Able to perform general office administrative activities: copying, filing, delivering and using the telephone. * Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally. * Regular and on-time attendance. * Must be able to prioritized, schedule and complete testing required for multiple applications with overlapping schedules. * A certain degree of creativity and flexibility is required. * Hours may exceed 40 hours per week. * Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required. Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job. ## Description * Designs and implements network solutions that improve reliability, performance, and security. * Drives standardization and documentation; influences architecture through peer reviews. * Partners with Cyber and Systems on certificate-based access, device posture, and telemetry to SIEM. * Engineer and optimize Palo Alto SD-WAN fabric (path selection, QoS, HA) and SASE policies in Strata Cloud Manager. * Configure and maintain Prisma Access/GlobalProtect for secure remote access; integrate identity and device posture. * Develop site cutover plans and playbooks; validate performance against SLOs. * Engineer Meraki switching/wireless: RF design, capacity planning, segmentation, and SSID architectures. * Implement 802.1X/EAP-TLS with RADIUS/NPS and certificate services; coordinate with Systems for device cert lifecycle. * Harden network services (DHCP/DNS/IPAM) and enforce least-privilege segmentation. * Automate repetitive tasks using Python/Ansible/APIs; build compliance checks and config templates. * Create health/telemetry dashboards (latency, loss, jitter, SNR, link quality); instrument alerting and runbooks. * Contribute logs/metrics to SIEM (e.g., Rapid7) and analyze trends to reduce MTTR. * Author CRs with impact analysis, testing plans, and backout; perform staged rollouts. * Execute root-cause analysis and implement durable fixes; maintain reference configurations. * Collaborate with Cyber to align with ISO/NIST/CIS controls and evidence collection. ## Related Videos - [What Developers Get Wrong About Application Quality](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/233-what-developers-get-wrong-about-application-quality) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers) - [5 Reasons Why Attending Conferences in 2026 Matters More Than You Think](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/692-5-reasons-why-attending-conferences-in-2026-matters-more-than-you-think)