Network Engineer (Aruba / Palo Alto)
About The Position
We are hiring 4–5 mid-level Network Engineers to support and enhance enterprise network infrastructure across a dynamic, mission-driven environment. This role sits at the core of network performance and reliability, security and firewall management, and modern enterprise connectivity. You'll work hands-on with Aruba networking technologies and Palo Alto firewalls to ensure secure, high-performing environments. We are seeking hands-on engineers who can design and support enterprise networks, troubleshoot complex connectivity issues, and optimize performance across LAN/WAN/WLAN environments. This is a technical, execution-focused role - not just monitoring, but actively building and improving systems.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of enterprise network engineering experience
- Hands-on experience with Aruba networking technologies
- Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls
- Strong knowledge of Routing & switching
- Strong knowledge of VLANs
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP
- Strong knowledge of DNS / DHCP
- Strong knowledge of VPN technologies
- Strong knowledge of Wireless networking
- Experience with Network monitoring and performance tools
- Experience with Troubleshooting complex network issues
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently and in team environments
- Clear communication and documentation skills
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Equivalent experience accepted)
- U.S. Citizen
Nice To Haves
- CCNP certification
- PCNSE (Palo Alto) certification
- Aruba certifications
- Experience with SD-WAN
- Experience with Network automation
- Experience with Cloud networking
- Experience with NAC solutions
- Experience in federal or regulated environments
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and support LAN / WAN / WLAN VPN connectivity
- Maintain high availability and performance across network systems
- Configure and manage Aruba switches, wireless access points, controllers and management platforms
- Optimize wireless and switching environments
- Administer Palo Alto firewalls: Security policies, NAT rules, VPN configurations, Threat prevention
- Monitor logs and enforce security best practices
- Diagnose complex issues involving routing and switching, wireless performance, firewall and connectivity
- Analyze and improve network performance
- Perform network upgrades, migrations, patching and refresh efforts
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
- Work closely with Cybersecurity teams, Cloud engineers, and Systems and operations teams
- Provide Tier III support and mentor junior staff
- Maintain network diagrams, SOPs and configurations
- Ensure consistency and compliance with standards
Benefits
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance
- Life insurance coverage
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting
- Military leave
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee wellness program
- Commuter benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
