STAFF SYSTEM ENGINEER

  • Texas City, TX
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 1 day ago

Overview

On Site
$50 - $60
Full Time

Skills

Access Control
Amazon Web Services
Analytics
Aruba
Bash
Cloud Computing
Computer Networking
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
DLP
Dashboard
DevOps
Disaster Recovery
Firewall
Inspection
Java
Management
Mentorship
Microsoft Azure
Network
Network Security
Object-Oriented Programming
Palo Alto
Performance Monitoring
Provisioning
Python
Recruiting
SD
SSL
Scripting
Switches
Terraform
Virtual Private Network
WAN
Windows PowerShell
Wireless Communication
Workflow

Job Details

Hiring: Staff Systems Engineer Azure | Zscaler | Aruba | IaC
Location: McKinney, TX (Onsite)
Citizenship: U.S. Citizens
Type: Contract (C2C / W2 / 1099).

We re hiring a Staff Systems Engineer to join a high-impact enterprise infrastructure team supporting a major technology-driven organization in McKinney, TX. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in hybrid cloud environments and has strong hands-on experience with Azure Networking, Infrastructure as Code, Zscaler, Aruba Orchestrator, and preferably Palo Alto.
You ll be working onsite full-time initially, with potential for hybrid flexibility later.

Key Responsibilities
Implement and manage Azure VNets, NSGs, ExpressRoute, and VPN Gateways.
Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
Deploy, monitor, and maintain Zscaler ZIA/ZPA policies, segmentation, and secure access workflows.
Maintain and optimize Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN, Aruba Central, wireless LANs, and campus switching.
Administer Palo Alto firewall rules, VPN configurations, and threat prevention policies (preferred).
Troubleshoot and optimize network performance using Network Watcher, Traffic Analytics, and custom tools.
Configure ClearPass for network access control, guest management, and endpoint policy enforcement.
Develop monitoring scripts, performance dashboards, and support tools for proactive infrastructure management.
Act as a mentor to junior engineers and lead cross-team infrastructure initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience
6+ years in Systems, Network, Security, or Infrastructure Engineering
Strong hands-on experience with:
Azure Networking (VNets, NSGs, ExpressRoute)
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps)
Zscaler ZIA/ZPA (Client Connector, DLP, SSL Inspection, segmentation)
Aruba Silver Peak Orchestrator, Aruba Central, and SD-WAN
Familiarity with Palo Alto Firewalls, GlobalProtect, and Zero Trust architecture (preferred)
Strong scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) and troubleshooting skills
Experience with performance monitoring, post-mortem analysis, and automation-driven support

Nice to Have
Google Cloud Platform or AWS cloud experience
Experience designing secure network architectures and disaster recovery plans
Exposure to object-oriented programming (Java preferred)

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