Senior Network Administrator

• Configure and manage LAN/WAN environments, VLANs, VPNs, and subnetting
• Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot network hardware, including routers, switches, Palo Alto and Check Point firewalls, and access points
• Implement and manage Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and SD-WAN solutions
• Maintain fiber switches and associated infrastructure
• Optimize network performance through monitoring, troubleshooting, and proactive upgrades
• Design and support secure network segmentation and traffic flows through proper firewall policy design and network security architecture
• Work with virtualized networking environments (VMware NSX, vCenter)
• Administer, configure, and troubleshoot Palo Alto next-generation firewalls
• Manage and optimize security policies, NAT rules, zone-based controls, application-based policies, URL filtering, threat prevention, logging, and high availability on Palo Alto platforms
• Perform firewall change management, rule review, policy cleanup, and ongoing optimization to maintain a secure and efficient rule base
• Monitor firewall activity, investigate alerts and traffic logs, and support incident response and root cause analysis related to network security events
• Provide support for Check Point firewalls as a strongly desired secondary platform, including policy review, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Enforce IT security policies, including access controls and 802.1X authentication
• Conduct network security audits, vulnerability assessments, and remediation support
• Partner with internal teams and vendors to implement firewall/security changes aligned with business and compliance requirements
• Manage Cisco Meraki wireless access points
• Ensure secure and efficient wireless connectivity

Requirements:

• Associate's degree in IT, Computer Science, or Engineering required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Required: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or equivalent enterprise networking experience
• Strongly Preferred: Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) or higher-level relevant Palo Alto certification
• Preferred: Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or equivalent Check Point certification.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a fast paced and dynamic technical support environment or equivalent with a combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of StrataCloud