Network Engineer

As a skilled Network Engineer with hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure networking and Palo Alto security platforms, your role will involve designing, implementing, and maintaining robust, secure, and scalable network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. - Design, deploy, and manage Azure networking components including Virtual Networks (VNet), VNet Peering, ExpressRoute, Azure VPN Gateway, Azure Firewall, NSGs, and Azure Load Balancer - Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto Networks firewalls (physical and VM-Series) including security policies, NAT rules, App-ID, User-ID, and Threat Prevention profiles - Manage Palo Alto Panorama for centralized firewall policy management across multiple devices - Implement and maintain site-to-site and remote-access VPN solutions using Global Protect - Monitor network performance, conduct root cause analysis, and resolve network incidents within SLA timelines - Collaborate with cloud architects and security teams to enforce zero-trust network access (ZTNA) principles - Maintain network documentation including topology diagrams, IP address management (IPAM), and runbooks - Participate in change management processes and ensure compliance with organizational security policies For this role, you should have: - 45 years of experience in network engineering with a strong focus on cloud and security - Solid hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure networking VNets, Hub-Spoke topology, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, and Private Endpoint - Proficiency in Palo Alto NGFW administration PAN-OS, security/NAT policies, SSL decryption, WildFire, and Panorama - Good understanding of routing protocols BGP, OSPF, and static routing in hybrid environments - Experience with SD-WAN concepts and hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute / IPSec VPN) - Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Network Watcher, SIEM integration) - Understanding of DNS, DHCP, and IP addressing in multi-cloud/hybrid environments Preferred qualifications include: - Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-7000) - Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) - Exposure to automation and scripting using Python, Terraform, or Ansible for network provisioning - Experience working in ITIL-based environments with ticketing tools like ServiceNow As a skilled Network Engineer with hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure networking and Palo Alto security platforms, your role will involve designing, implementing, and maintaining robust, secure, and scalable network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. - Design, deploy, and manage Azure networking components including Virtual Networks (VNet), VNet Peering, ExpressRoute, Azure VPN Gateway, Azure Firewall, NSGs, and Azure Load Balancer - Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto Networks firewalls (physical and VM-Series) including security policies, NAT rules, App-ID, User-ID, and Threat Prevention profiles - Manage Palo Alto Panorama for centralized firewall policy management across multiple devices - Implement and maintain site-to-site and remote-access VPN solutions using Global Protect - Monitor network performance, conduct root cause analysis, and resolve network incidents within SLA timelines - Collaborate with cloud architects and security teams to enforce zero-trust network access (ZTNA) principles - Maintain network documentation including topology diagrams, IP address management (IPAM), and runbooks - Participate in change management processes and ensure compliance with organizational security policies For this role, you should have: - 45 years of experience in network engineering with a strong focus on cloud and security - Solid hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure networking VNets, Hub-Spoke topology, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, and Private Endpoint - Proficiency in Palo Alto NGFW administration PAN-OS, security/NAT policies, SSL decryption, WildFire, and Panorama - Good understanding of routing protocols BGP, OSPF, and static routing in hybrid environments - Experience with SD-WAN concepts and hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute / IPSec VPN) - Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Network Watcher, SIEM integration) - Understanding of DNS, DHCP, and IP addressing in multi-cloud/hybrid environments Preferred qualifications include: - Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-7000) - Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) - Exposure to automation and scripting using Python, Terraform, or Ansible for network provisioning - Experience working in ITIL-based environments with ticketing tools like ServiceNow