Palo Alto Engineer

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Network & Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure, large-scale enterprise network environments across global operations. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in SD-WAN, Next-Gen Firewalls, Cloud Networking (AWS/Azure), Zero Trust (Zscaler), and Data Center modernizations, with a proven record of leading multi-vendor, multi-country network projects. This individual will play a key role in ensuring high availability, security, and scalability of enterprise IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Architecture & Operations

• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise WAN/LAN infrastructures across hundreds of sites globally.

• Lead SD-WAN transformations (Cisco, Fortinet, VeloCloud) to improve performance, visibility, and security.

• Configure and support routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRFs, vPC, HSRP, GLBP, VLANs, STP, EtherChannel).

• Manage large-scale Wi-Fi deployments and unified collaboration systems (Cisco CUCM, MS Teams).

• Security Engineering

• Implement and administer NGFWs (Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet, Palo Alto) and VPN solutions (IPSec, DMVPN, GRE over IPsec).

• Deploy and maintain Zero Trust architecture (Zscaler ZIA/ZPA/ZDX).

• Integrate NAC/ISE solutions with AD/PKI for secure authentication and posture compliance.

• Ensure alignment with PCI DSS, ITIL, ISO standards and support internal/external audits.

• Cloud Networking

• Configure hybrid cloud connectivity (Azure vWAN, ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect).

• Manage cloud security controls (NSGs, Azure Firewall, load balancers, VNET/VPC peering).

• Enable secure and optimized access to multi-region cloud environments.

• Monitoring & Performance

• Utilize tools like SolarWinds, PRTG, ManageEngine, and Cisco Prime for proactive monitoring.

• Conduct capacity planning, lifecycle management, and performance optimization for thousands of devices.

• Develop automation scripts (Python, Ansible) for bulk configurations and efficiency.

• Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver global network/security projects on time and within budget.

• Train and mentor junior engineers to ensure operational excellence and knowledge transfer.

• Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to negotiate, design, and implement cost-effective solutions.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of enterprise network & security engineering experience (multi-country/global scale preferred).

• Strong hands-on expertise with Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, and F5.

• Cloud networking expertise with AWS & Azure (certifications preferred).

• Certifications: CCIE REQUIRED

• Proven track record in SD-WAN rollouts, NAC/ISE, DDoS defense, and Zero Trust adoption.

• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, SOX, ISO, ITIL).

• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

• Experience leading global teams across multiple regions and time zones.

• Exposure to automation and DevNet practices (Python, Ansible, APIs).

• Prior experience in retail, banking, telecom, or government-regulated sectors.