Job DescriptionThe Senior Network Engineer is a hybrid engineering and operations leader responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and supporting enterprise network services across on-premises and cloud environments.
In addition to core networking expertise, this role is expected to
drive automation and leverage AI capabilities to improve operational efficiency, standardization, and scalability-particularly in areas such as
Palo Alto firewall configuration management and deployment workflows.
Palo Alto Firewall Engineering (Primary Focus)- Design, deploy, and manage Palo Alto NGFW infrastructure including policies, NAT, VPN, and segmentation
- Manage centralized configuration via Panorama and ensure consistency across environments
- Lead firewall optimization, rule lifecycle management, and security posture improvements
AI & Automation for Palo Alto (Key Expectation)- Develop and implement automated firewall rule deployment ("push automation") using APIs, scripting, or orchestration tools
- Reduce manual changes by building standardized templates and policy models
- Explore and implement AI-assisted workflows to:
- Identify redundant or unused rules
- Recommend rule optimization or cleanup
- Detect anomalies or misconfigurations in policy sets
- Integrate firewall automation into CI/CD-style pipelines where applicable
- Partner with security teams to align automation with governance and audit requirements
Cisco Meraki (Store / Branch / Edge)- Deploy and support Meraki MX/MS/MR infrastructure across distributed environments
- Standardize configurations for rapid store/branch rollout
- Automate repetitive tasks (config templating, provisioning, monitoring Workflows)
- Develop AI monitoring capabilities with the goal of issue identification, notification and remediation within Meraki
Cisco Routing & Switching- Configure and support routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and enterprise switching
- Troubleshoot complex network issues including packet-level analysis
- Contribute to resilient network design and failover strategies
Azure Networking & Hybrid Connectivity- Design and manage Azure networking (VNets, subnets, routing, NSGs, connectivity)
- Implement hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute / VPN) between on-prem and cloud
- Align network patterns with secure cloud architecture principles
Automation & AI Expectations This role is expected to
lead the evolution from manual operations to automated and intelligent network management:
- Identify and eliminate repetitive operational tasks through automation
- Build reusable automation frameworks across:
- Firewall changes (Palo Alto focus)
- Network provisioning and configuration
- Monitoring and alerting workflows
- Evaluate and introduce AI-assisted tooling to:
- Improve troubleshooting accuracy
- Enhance observability and predictive insights
- Support decision-making in network and security operations
- Drive adoption of automation across the team (documentation, standards, mentoring)
Leadership Expectations- Act as a technical lead and escalation point across networking and security domains
- Mentor engineers on both networking fundamentals and automation practices
- Lead cross-functional initiatives (network, cloud, security, operations)
- Influence roadmap decisions with focus on scalability, automation, and efficiency
- Balance delivery of projects with ownership of operational health
Qualifications- 7+ years in enterprise network engineering (LAN/WAN/security/cloud)
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Palo Alto firewalls (required)
- Cisco routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
- Cisco Meraki
- Azure networking
- Proven ability to operate in a build + run (50/50) environment
- Experience developing or using automation (scripting, APIs, infrastructure-as-code)
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with Palo Alto automation (Panorama APIs, scripting, orchestration)
- Knowledge of automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform)
- Familiarity with AI/ML-driven operational tools or observability platforms
- Relevant certifications (CCNP, Palo Alto certifications, Azure networking)
Additional InformationBenefits:
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits that start on the first day of employment
• No-cost mental health support for employee and dependents
• Childcare tuition discounts
• No-cost fitness, nutrition, and wellness programs
• Fertility benefits
• Adoption assistance
• 401k matching contributions
• 15% off the purchase price of stock
• Company bonus
