Senior Network Engineer (Palo Alto)

The Senior Network Engineer(Palo Alto)<\/b> provides senior -level expertise in the design, implementation, and optimization of large -scale enterprise data communications and telecommunications networks. This role is responsible for planning, monitoring, and maintaining secure and high -performing LAN and WAN environments, with a strong emphasis on Palo Alto Networks technologies.<\/b>
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The Senior Network Engineer <\/b>leads network design initiatives, evaluates system performance, conducts capacity and utilization studies, and recommends enhancements to improve availability, scalability, and security across enterprise network infrastructures.
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Key Responsibilities<\/span><\/b>
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• Design, implement, and support large -scale LAN and WAN environments<\/b> using enterprise routing and switching technologies
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• Plan, monitor, and oversee the installation of data and telecommunications circuits
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• Administer and monitor local and wide area networks and associated equipment, including:
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  • Routers
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  • Switches
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  • Gateways
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  • Bridges<\/b>
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  • Lead the design, configuration, and administration of Palo Alto Networks security platforms
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  • Conduct short -term and long -term network capacity planning to meet evolving communications requirements
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  • Perform hardware and software analyses to evaluate performance, compatibility, and suitability within existing environments
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  • Prepare tradeoff studies and vendor evaluations for network equipment and technologies
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  • Generate network monitoring and performance reports, including LAN/WAN utilization studies<\/b>
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  • Recommend and implement network design changes and enhancements to improve system availability, performance, and security
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  • Utilize network analysis and management tools to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network issues
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  • Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and operations teams to ensure integrated network solutions
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  • Support client/server environments and enterprise connectivity requirements
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    Requirements<\/h3>

    Minimum Qualifications<\/span><\/b>
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    • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in:
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      • Computer Science
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      • Information Systems
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      • Engineering
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      • Or another related scientific or technical discipline
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      • Minimum 9 years of general experience<\/b> in a computer -related field
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      • At least 7 years of progressive specialized experience<\/b> in:
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        • Planning
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        • Designing
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        • Implementing
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        • Analyzing data communications or telecommunications networks<\/b>
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        • Demonstrated experience managing LAN/WAN environments in client/server architectures
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        • Proficiency with network analysis and network management tools and techniques
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        • Familiarity with IT infrastructure technologies and local/long -distance carrier management
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          Preferred Qualifications<\/span><\/b>
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          • 10 years<\/b> of experience in enterprise network administration
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          • Extensive experience designing and securing LAN/WAN environments<\/b> using hub, switch, and router technologies
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          • Hands -on experience with Palo Alto Networks platforms and security solutions<\/b>
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          • Current professional certification:
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            • Palo Alto Networks Accredited Systems Engineer<\/b>
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            • Experience conducting network utilization studies and performance optimization initiatives
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            • Strong background in vendor evaluation, tradeoff analysis, and network architecture design
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            • Proven ability to recommend and implement network enhancements for improved availability and performance
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