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Senior Network Engineer (Palo Alto Firewall Specialist)

Triune Infomatics

Santa Clara, CA

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SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Auditing, BGP, Best Practices, Cisco Network Systems, Cisco Nexus Switches, Cisco Switches, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Documentation, Enterprise Protection, Firewall Administration, Firewalls, Hardware Upgrades, Identify Issues, Local Area Network (LAN), NAT (Network Address Translation), Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Cable, Network Configuration Management, Network Operations Center, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Support, Network Switching, Network System Hardware, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Performance Tuning/Optimization, Product Support, Spanning Tree Protocols, Systems Administration/Management, TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) Protocols, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Wide Area Network (WAN)
LOCATION
Santa Clara, CA
POSTED
6 days ago
Role: Senior Network Engineer (Palo Alto Firewall Specialist)
Location: Santa Clara, CA – 100% Onsite (5 days/week)
Contract Duration: 4-6+ Months

Overview: We are seeking a hands-on Network Engineer with strong expertise in Palo Alto firewalls to support an enterprise network environment. The ideal candidate will be actively involved in network hardening, migration initiatives, and day-to-day network engineering tasks, working closely with infrastructure and security teams onsite.

Must Have: Palo Alto Firewalls (Panorama/Strata Cloud Manager), Cisco Switching & Meraki, Enterprise Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, VLAN, STP), Network Hardening & NAT/VPN Configuration, Enterprise Network Migration & Troubleshooting, Cisco Nexus Switches & Rack-and-Stack Operations

Manager's Note: Advanced hands-on experience on Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama or Strata Cloud Manager, and Cisco Switching and Meraki. These are non-negotiable for this role. Exposure to cloud networking in any capacity. We are looking for enterprise network engineers with broad multi-site experience. Data center only profiles will not be considered.
  • Cisco Nexus Switches
  • eBGP vs iBGP
  • Setting up PaloAlto firewall
  • Supporting Cisco products
  • TCP flags
  • Packet Capture Analysis
  • BGP configurations for an enterprise edge network.
  • NAT policies

Key Responsibilities:
Network & Security (Hands-on)
  • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls (policies, NAT, VPNs, security profiles).
  • Perform network hardening in line with enterprise security standards and best practices.
  • Support firewall rule optimization, audits, and performance tuning.
Enterprise Network Operations
  • Design, implement, and support enterprise-grade network infrastructure.
  • Execute network migration projects, including cutovers and post-migration validation.
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues across LAN/WAN environments.
Routing, Switching & Hardware
  • Configure and support routing and switching (VLANs, OSPF, BGP, STP).
  • Perform rack-and-stack of network switches, cabling, and physical network setup.
  • Work on switch upgrades, replacements, and hardware refresh activities.

Required Skills & Experience:
  • Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls (mandatory).
  • Proven experience in enterprise network environments.
  • Solid knowledge of network hardening and security best practices.
  • Expertise in routing and switching technologies.
  • Experience with network migration projects.
  • Hands-on experience with rack and stack of switches and network equipment.
  • Ability to work 100% onsite in Santa Clara.

Preferred/Nice to Have:
  • Palo Alto certifications (PCNSA / PCNSE).
  • Experience working in large-scale enterprise or data center environments.
  • Strong documentation and communication skills.

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