Sr Network Engineer

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.

Skills Required

Wireshark, Cisco Asa, Vpns, Eigrp, Bgp, Netflow, Cisco Routers, Snmp, Syslog, Azure, Ospf, Aws