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# Network Engineer (Cisco / Palo Alto)

- **Company:** COQUINA SYSTEMS LLC
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $187,200.0 - $208,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Monitoring, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Cisco
- **Published:** June 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ff1fab6763799fb8

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Wireless communication system operation?, * 5+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies (routing, switching, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP).

 * 3+ years of experience managing Palo Alto firewalls and security policies.
 * Strong troubleshooting skills across LAN, WAN, VPN, and network security environments.
 * Experience with network monitoring and management tools.
 * Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP) and/or Palo Alto certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE).
 * Experience with wireless networking, SD-WAN, or cloud networking environments.
 * Exposure to security frameworks and enterprise security best practices.

## Description

* Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routing, switching, and wireless environments.
 * Administer and support Palo Alto firewalls, security policies, VPNs, and threat prevention features.
 * Monitor network performance and security posture, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
 * Support network upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure enhancement projects.
 * Collaborate with internal IT and security teams to ensure secure, reliable connectivity across enterprise environments.
 * Document configurations, procedures, and operational standards.


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