Job Type : Full-Time
Experience : 8+ Years
Department : IT Infrastructure / Network Operations
Reports To : IT Infrastructure Manager / Network Architect
Job Summary :
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with deep hands-on experience in Cisco networking technologies and Palo Alto firewalls. The candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and supporting enterprise-grade network infrastructure, ensuring security, scalability, and performance.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design and implement complex LAN, WAN, and VPN architectures using Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Configure, deploy, and manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls including security policies, NAT rules, and IPS / IDS features.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Manage and optimize network routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP).
- Perform network segmentation, VLAN management, and QoS configurations.
- Work with Cisco ASA, and Cisco DNA Center (if available).
- Optional : Manage SD-WAN deployments on ION devices.
- Work with Juniper Aruba Wireless environment.
- Participate in disaster recovery planning, failover, and high availability designs.
- Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and SOPs.
- Collaborate with security and cloud teams to enforce network security policies.
- Perform periodic firmware / software upgrades and patch management.
- Mentor junior network engineers and assist in capacity planning.
Required Skills and Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.8+ years of experience in network engineering with enterprise-scale networks.Expert-level knowledge of Cisco technologies : Routers, Switches (Catalyst, Nexus), ASA.Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls (PAN-OS, Panorama).Experience with VPNs (site-to-site, remote access), and IPsec tunnels.Understanding of network security best practices and compliance (e.g., ISO, NIST).Strong troubleshooting skills with Wireshark, NetFlow, SNMP, Syslog, etc.Experience with cloud networking (Azure / AWS) is a plus.Certifications (Preferred) :
Cisco CCNP / CCIE (Routing & Switching, Security)Cisco CCST / CCCA (Cyber Security)Palo Alto PCNSE (Network Security Engineer)Soft Skills :
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent verbal and written communication.Ability to work independently and in a team.Project management and documentation skills.