Senior Network Engineer (Palo Alto / Meraki / Security Operations)

Senior Network Engineer (Palo Alto / Meraki / Security Operations)

Needs to work in PST time zone

remote

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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