Network Engineer- Palo Alto

Desired Competencies

Strong hands-on experience with:

- Palo Alto firewalls (security policies, VPNs, threat prevention).

- Cisco routers and switches (routing, switching, VLANs/xVLANs, high availability).

· Solid understanding of: - DNS management and IP addressing. - Wi-Fi troubleshooting and optimization.

· Ability to:

Perform hardware support, including RMA processes.

Use network monitoring tools for proactive issue resolution. ·

Mastery of DNS concepts and practices, including reservation and management of public and private IP addresses.

Good to Have

CCNA/CCNP or equivalent networking certifications. · Cloud networking (AWS, Azure or OCI).

Key responsibilities/Expectations from the Role

· Firewall & Security Management

- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco Firepower and Palo Alto firewalls, ensuring compliance

with security policies.

- Implement VPNs, intrusion prevention, and threat mitigation strategies.

· Routing & Switching

- Deploy and manage Cisco routers and switches, including VLAN configuration, routing protocols,

and network optimization.

- Ensure high availability and performance of core network infrastructure.

· Network Services

- Administer DNS and DHCP services for reliable name resolution and IP management.

- Maintain accurate IP addressing schemes and documentation.

· Wireless Networking

- Provide support for Wi-Fi infrastructure, including troubleshooting connectivity issues and

optimizing coverage.

· Hardware Support

- Manage RMA processes for defective hardware and coordinate with vendors for timely

replacements.

- Ensure proper installation and maintenance of network hardware.

· Monitoring & Troubleshooting

- Utilize network monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve issues.

- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

· Documentation & Compliance

- Maintain detailed network diagrams, configurations, and operational documentation.

- Adhere to industry best practices and organizational security standards.