Overview
The Network Engineer will work closely with the Network Operations manager to design, implement and maintain network infrastructure for the enterprise organization, including on-prem and cloud data centers. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable in networking concepts, and have experience configuring, troubleshooting, and supporting network devices.
Responsibilities
- Manage and support enterprise network infrastructure for 140+ offices, hybrid data center (on-prem and Azure data center) environment
- Manage and troubleshoot Palo Alto Global Protect VPN and site-to-site VPN Connectivity via Palo Alto firewalls using Panorama
- Configure branch offices and remote users through Prisma Access, Prisma Cloud
- Manage the design and execution of networking projects. Including coordinating with stakeholders, project plan and dividing tasks among team members
- Provide day-to-day operational support for network devices such as switches, SDWAN, wireless, and VPN networks
- Perform network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network problems
- Perform installation, maintenance and upgrade of LAN/WAN and WLAN infrastructure
- Work with vendors to resolve technical issues related to network hardware and software
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues related to network performance and connectivity
- Develop and maintain documentation related to network architecture, design, and maintenance
- Participate in network security assessments, testing, and compliance audits
- Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans related to the network infrastructure
- Provide regular metrics to NetOps team and other key stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field
- 4-6 years’ experience managing enterprise network
- Strong knowledge of leveraging firewall features like Global Protect, NAT policies, APP-ID and Security Profiles
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Cisco Switch and Wireless experience
- Familiar with SDWAN architecture
- Familiarity with network protocols such as TCP/IP, subnetting, DNS, OSPF, and BGP
- Knowledge of network security principles and best practices
- Knowledge of Azure and or AWS network infrastructure
- Familiarity with network hardware and software from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto
- Understanding of IPsec tunnels
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
- Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP or PCNSA desired
