Staff IT Campus Network Engineer @ Palo Alto Networks

Your Career

We are looking for a dynamic and highly technical Network engineer to join our fast-paced, high-growth organization. This role requires expertise in routing, switching, SDWAN and wireless technologies. The ideal candidate will drive the architecture, implementation and support of campus and data center network solutions. This individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and scalable campus network solutions.

Your Impact

• Design, implement, and maintain campus and data center network architectures
• Configure and manage network devices (routers, switches, SDWAN, wireless controller, access points, firewalls)
• Troubleshoot network issues and implement solutions
• Build / mature observability for campus and data center networks
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to other IT staff

• Bachelor's degree in technical, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent military experience required
• 9 plus years of relevant work experience
• Design, deploy, and manage LAN/WAN and Wi-Fi networks across the campus
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues with switches, routers, firewalls, and access points
• Maintain and configure core and distribution switches, wireless controllers, and edge devices.
• Perform regular network upgrades, patch management, and security audits
• Implement and manage network access controls, VLANs, QoS, and IP address management (IPAM).
• Ensure network documentation is current, including topology diagrams, configurations, and SOPs
• Respond to and resolve network incidents, and participate in on-call rotation
• Work with vendors and service providers to resolve hardware/software issues or implement new solutions
• Stay updated with emerging networking technologies and suggest improvements or innovations

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, or similar enterprise networking equipment
• Familiarity with Wi-Fi standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) and wireless site surveys
• Understanding of network security best practices, including firewall configuration and VPNs
• Hands-on experience SDWAN device / deployments