IP Network Engineer II – SD-WAN, Palo Alto, Firewall Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Design, implement, and maintain Palo Alto Networks Firewall solutions within enterprise and carrier settings.

• Engineer, deploy, and enhance PAN-OS SD-WAN architectures.

• Configure and resolve issues related to security policies, NAT, VPNs, routing, and application-based traffic management.

• Assess, test, and validate new network and security technologies in laboratory settings.

• Assist with large-scale IP/MPLS core network and carrier Ethernet infrastructure projects.

• Provide advanced escalation support for intricate network, firewall, and SD-WAN challenges.

• Collaborate with architecture, operations, and engineering teams.

• Create engineering estimates, implementation plans, installation packages, and technical documentation.

• Engage in network modernization, capacity planning, and infrastructure enhancement initiatives.

• Mentor junior engineers and disseminate best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Practical experience with Palo Alto Networks Firewalls.

• Experience in deploying and supporting PAN-OS SD-WAN.

• Background in designing and implementing secure WAN architectures.

• Proficient in advanced firewall policy management, NAT, VPN, and security zone configurations.

• Experience in maintaining highly available firewall environments.

• Expertise in routing and switching with Juniper and Nokia (Alcatel-Lucent).

• Knowledge of BGP, OSPF, ISIS, and EIGRP protocols.

• Experience in IP/MPLS network engineering.

• Familiarity with Layer 2 technologies such as VLANs, STP, LACP, and MC-LAG.

• Understanding of network security best practices and segmentation strategies.

• Strong grasp of scalability, redundancy, reliability, and resiliency principles.

• Over 4 years of progressive experience in a carrier, ISP, telecommunications, or large-scale enterprise networking environment.

• Proficient in network documentation and Visio.

• Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis abilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly sought-after certifications include PCNSE, PCSFE, Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN certifications, CCNP Enterprise, JNCIP/JNCIS, and Nokia NRS Certifications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax options.

• Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance for employees and their dependents.

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Health Spending Account (HSA).

• Transportation benefits.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).