Sr Network Engineer

Role: Sr Network Engineer (Palo Alto / Meraki / Security Operations)

Location: Remote

Duration: 12 Months

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage a secure, scalable, and high-performing enterprise network infrastructure. This role will focus on Layer 3 and Layer 2 networking, advanced firewall management, and security operations , leveraging Palo Alto Networks and Cisco Meraki technologies .

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in network security architecture, centralized management, and log analytics , ensuring resiliency, visibility, and compliance across the enterprise environment. You will be instrumental in ensuring the organization's network infrastructure is secure, reliable, and future-ready .

Key Responsibilities

Network Architecture & Operations

• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure:
  • Layer 3 routing and security using Palo Alto firewalls
  • Layer 2 switching and access networks using Cisco Meraki
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of network services.
• Manage routing protocols, VLAN segmentation, NAT, VPNs, and traffic flows across distributed environments.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across LAN, WAN, and cloud environments.

Firewall & Security Management

• Configure and manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls for:
  • Policy enforcement
  • Threat prevention
  • Application and user-based controls
• Administer and optimize Panorama centralized management for:
  • Policy standardization
  • Configuration consistency
  • Device lifecycle management
• Implement and maintain network segmentation and Zero Trust security principles .

Monitoring, Logging & Analytics

• Manage and analyze logs using:
  • Cortex Data Lake (CDL)
  • Sumo Logic for aggregation, monitoring, and alerting
• Develop dashboards, alerts, and reports for:
  • Network performance
  • Security incidents
  • Compliance requirements
• Perform proactive monitoring and incident response to minimize downtime and security risk.

Cloud & Network Integration

• Support hybrid and cloud connectivity models, including:
  • VPNs and secure tunnels
  • SaaS and cloud service integrations
• Collaborate with security and identity teams to integrate network controls with IAM and Zero Trust frameworks.

Automation & Optimization

• Identify opportunities to automate network provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring.
• Utilize APIs, scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell), and infrastructure-as-code approaches where applicable.
• Continuously improve network performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with cross-functional teams including security, cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure teams .
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Act as an escalation point for complex network and security incidents.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate network diagrams, configurations, and technical documentation.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and runbooks.
• Support audits and ensure adherence to security and compliance standards .

Required Qualifications

• 7 10+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering
• Deep expertise in:
  • Palo Alto Networks firewalls (L3 operations)
  • Cisco Meraki switching (L2 environments)
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Panorama centralized management
  • Cortex Data Lake and Sumo Logic
• Solid understanding of:
  • TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VLANs, NAT
  • VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN)
  • Network segmentation and security best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Zero Trust architectures
• Familiarity with cloud networking (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Scripting/automation skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Experience with SD-WAN or secure access service edge (SASE)
• Relevant certifications:
  • Palo Alto (PCNSE, PCNSA)
  • Cisco (CCNP, CCIE)
  • Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+ )