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

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

📋 Description

• Design, implement, and maintain Palo Alto Networks Firewall solutions in enterprise and carrier environments.

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

• Configure and troubleshoot advanced security policies, NAT, VPNs, routing, and application-specific traffic controls.

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

• Support 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 to improve network security, scalability, and performance.

• Develop engineering estimates, implementation strategies, installation packages, and technical documentation.

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

• Mentor junior engineers and disseminate best practices related to firewall, SD-WAN, and routing technologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Practical experience with Palo Alto Networks Firewalls.

• Experience with PAN-OS SD-WAN deployment and support.

• Proficiency in designing and implementing secure WAN architectures.

• Advanced management of firewall policies, NAT, VPN, and security zone configurations.

• Experience in maintaining highly available firewall environments.

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

• Familiarity with BGP, OSPF, ISIS, and EIGRP protocols.

• Background in IP/MPLS network engineering.

• Knowledge of Layer 2 technologies including 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 capabilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Desirable certifications include PCNSE, PCSFE, Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN certifications, CCNP Enterprise, JNCIP/JNCIS, or Nokia NRS Certifications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage.

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.

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

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).

• Short and long-term disability coverage.

• Health Spending Account (HSA).

• Transportation benefits.

• Employee Assistance Program.

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