Multiple openings for Network Engineer (VMware NSX Specialist OR AWS Cloud Networking Specialist OR Palo Alto Networks Specialist) in Sacramento, CA (2 days in-office, 4 days in-office starting July)

This is Bala with TechAffinity, Inc. Our client is looking for an excellent Network Engineer (VMware NSX Specialist, AWS Cloud Networking Specialist, Palo Alto Networks Specialist) to join their team immediately. Please find the detailed description here and let me know your thoughts.

Position 1: Senior Network Engineer (VMware NSX Specialist)

Position 2:Network Engineer (AWS Cloud Networking Specialist)

Position 3:Network Engineer (Palo Alto Networks Specialist)

Location: Local to Sacramento, CA (2 days in-office, 4 days in-office starting July)

1. Senior Network Engineer (VMware NSX Specialist)

REQUIRED CERTS: VMWare & NSX (VCP-NV)

Location: Local to Sacramento, CA (2 days in-office, 4 days in-office starting July)

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in VMware NSX to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting, deploying, and maintaining robust virtual network infrastructures. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, network security leadership, and technical mentorship in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Implementation:Architect, deploy, and maintain enterprise-grade network infrastructure using VMware NSX technologies, including virtual switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers (mandatory).
• Virtual Network Operations:Manage and optimize virtual network components within NSX environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, and resilience.
• Performance & Troubleshooting:Monitor network performance, diagnose issues, and perform root cause analysis to ensure reliable and secure connectivity.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with security, systems, and application teams to develop integrated network solutions that meet business and technical requirements (mandatory).
• Security & Compliance:Enforce security best practices, support compliance initiatives, and implement segmentation and micro-segmentation policies using NSX.
• Documentation & Standards:Develop comprehensive documentation for network models (drawings), configurations, topologies, change management, and standard operating procedures (mandatory).
• Stakeholder Engagement:Collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders to align business requirements with technical design, resolve conflicts, and drive projects forward (mandatory).
• Mentorship & Support:Provide expert-level support and knowledge transfer to internal teams and clients, particularly around VMware NSX deployments and operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in enterprise network engineering roles.
• Extensive hands-on experience with VMware NSX, including design, deployment, and lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of core networking protocols and services (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP, VPN).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills (mandatory).
• Proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive resolution of conflicting requirements (mandatory).
• Deep knowledge of network security principles and tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• VMware Certified Professional NSX (VCP-NV) or equivalent certification.
• Experience with VMware vSphere and other virtualization platforms.
• Familiarity with public cloud networking concepts, especially AWS.
• Working knowledge of automation and scripting tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Ansible).

2. Network Engineer (AWS Cloud Networking Specialist)

REQUIRED CERTS: AWS (ANS-C01)

Location: Local to Sacramento, CA (2 days in-office, 4 days in-office starting July)

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Network Engineer with deep expertise in AWS cloud networking to join our team as a Senior Technical Lead. This role requires a strong background in designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud-based network infrastructures, with a focus on high availability, security, and scalability in AWS environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Network Design:Architect, implement, and manage advanced cloud network infrastructures within AWS, including VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups, NAT gateways, and NACLs.
• High Availability & Redundancy:Develop and implement resilient load balancing, failover, and redundancy strategies to ensure enterprise-grade uptime and performance (mandatory).
• Network Performance & Troubleshooting:Continuously monitor and analyze AWS network performance, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks and reliability issues.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner with DevOps, Security, Application, and Infrastructure teams to build and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud networking solutions (mandatory).
• Security & Compliance:Implement network security controls aligned with best practices and compliance frameworks, including segmentation, encryption, and audit logging.
• Documentation & Standards:Maintain comprehensive documentation for network configurations, topologies, change management, and standard operating procedures (mandatory).
• Stakeholder Engagement:Collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders to align business requirements with technical design, resolve conflicts, and drive projects forward (mandatory).
• Network Modeling:Leverage advanced network modeling techniques to design, test, and optimize scalable architectures for new and existing AWS environments.
• Technical Leadership:Serve as a key technical resource for cloud networking initiatives, mentoring team members and guiding architectural decisions related to AWS networking.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in network engineering, with a strong emphasis on AWS networking environments.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with AWS networking components and services, including VPCs, Transit Gateway, Route 53, Direct Connect, VPNs, and PrivateLink.
• Deep knowledge of networking fundamentals and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IPsec, BGP, etc.).
• Proven experience designing and implementing load balancing and fault-tolerant architectures in AWS.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills (mandatory).
• Proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive resolution of conflicting requirements (mandatory).
• Expertise in network security best practices within cloud environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty (ANS-C01).
• Experience with other public cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Proficiency with scripting or automation languages such as Python or PowerShell.

3. Network Engineer (Palo Alto Networks Specialist)

REQUIRED CERTS: Palo Alto Networks (PCNSE)

Location: Local to Sacramento, CA (2 days in-office, 4 days in-office starting July)

Job Summary:
We are looking for a seasoned Network Engineer with deep expertise in Palo Alto Networks security platforms to take a lead role in designing and managing enterprise network security infrastructure. This position requires a highly technical professional with strong leadership capabilities, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to align technical strategies with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Security Architecture:Design, deploy, and maintain advanced network infrastructure solutions using Palo Alto firewalls and security technologies.
• Security Policy Management:Develop and maintain security rules, NAT policies, site-to-site and remote-access VPNs, and enforce network segmentation within the Palo Alto ecosystem.
• Performance Monitoring & Troubleshooting:Continuously monitor network and firewall performance, proactively identify issues, and drive swift resolution to ensure availability and efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner with IT, security, and application teams to integrate firewall and security solutions into broader infrastructure and cloud environments (mandatory).
• Compliance & Best Practices:Implement and maintain compliance with security standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, CIS benchmarks), ensuring robust protection against internal and external threats.
• Documentation & Standards:Maintain comprehensive documentation for network configurations, topologies, change management, and standard operating procedures (mandatory).
• Stakeholder Engagement:Collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders to align business requirements with technical design, resolve conflicts, and drive projects forward (mandatory).
• Mentorship & Support:Provide expert-level support and knowledge transfer to internal teams and clients, particularly around Palo Alto firewalls deployments and operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in network engineering with a strong concentration on Palo Alto firewalls.
• Proven experience in Palo Alto firewall design, implementation, and lifecycle management in large enterprise environments.
• Solid understanding of networking protocols and services including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IPsec, SSL VPN, and routing protocols.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills (mandatory).
• Proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive resolution of conflicting requirements (mandatory).
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles, firewall rule management, and threat prevention technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE).
• Experience with other firewall platforms such as Cisco ASA, Fortinet, or Check Point.
• Familiarity with cloud networking and security practices, particularly within AWS environments.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, REST API integrations).