Senior Network Engineer

jobs • Menlo Park, CA

78d • $200,000 - $235,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to join our Technical Services team. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in a hands-on environment, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing modern network infrastructure. You will be responsible for designing and supporting enterprise-grade network and security systems, including next-generation firewalls, campus switching, and enterprise wireless. Your expertise will help drive reliability, performance, and security through robust design, automation, and disciplined change management. This senior-level position requires deep technical knowledge of networking and network security, particularly in Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Cisco/Meraki wired and wireless environments.

Requirements

• Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco IOS and Meraki switches and access points.
• Deep experience designing, deploying, and operating Meraki MR wireless solutions, including Dashboard administration, RF optimization, and 802.1X authentication.
• Mastery of core network concepts: VLANs, trunking, STP, inter-VLAN routing, LACP/EtherChannel, MC-LAGG/vPC, DHCP Snooping, BPDU Guard.
• 7–10+ years of experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise wired and wireless networks.
• Proven ability to diagnose complex network issues using tools such as Wireshark/TCPDump, ping, and traceroute.
• Strong preference for candidates with CCNP- or CCIE-level wireless troubleshooting expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot NGFW policy and feature set issues (e.g., URL Filtering, DNS Security, Threat Prevention, Data Filtering, App-ID, User-ID).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical stakeholders (architects, SMEs) and non-technical audiences (executives, directors).
• Proven experience managing, configuring, and troubleshooting Palo Alto NGFWs and Panorama.
• Strong knowledge of HA, templates, device groups, and best-practice implementation of full NGFW feature sets.
• 3–5+ years of experience configuring and operating Palo Alto Networks NGFWs.

Nice To Haves

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
• Familiarity with SonicWall firewalls and/or Ruckus wireless systems.
• Strong understanding of BGP, route maps, and redistribution profiles.
• Experience with Palo Alto’s Advanced Routing Engine (ARE) and multi–virtual router topologies.
• Hands-on experience with 802.1X, RADIUS, PKI, DNS, and related technologies.
• Experience with network automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Jinja2, and PAN XAPI.

Responsibilities

• Configure and deploy LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including switches, firewalls, access points, and supporting hardware/software.
• Oversee the lifecycle of Cisco switching and Meraki wireless infrastructure, including deployment, configuration, tuning, and capacity planning.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for all network-related issues. Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) to ensure availability and performance.
• Manage and maintain Palo Alto Networks NGFWs and Panorama. Develop and implement robust security policies, NAT rules, and threat prevention strategies.
• Maintain comprehensive network documentation and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver projects and resolve issues effectively.

Benefits

• $200,000 - $235,000 a year
• This is an exempt role.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior