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IP Network Engineer II – SD-WAN, Palo Alto, Firewall Engineering
TEKsystems. Design, deploy, and support Palo Alto Networks Firewall solutions across enterprise and carrier environments .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing, deploying, and supporting Palo Alto Networks Firewall solutions and PAN-OS SD-WAN architectures. Proficient in advanced firewall policy management, routing, and network security best practices within large-scale enterprise and carrier environments.
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Palo Alto Networks Firewall ExperiencePAN-OS SD-WAN DeploymentRouting and Switching ExpertiseIP/MPLS Network EngineeringNetwork Security Best Practices
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Hard Skills
Firewall Policy ManagementNAT ConfigurationVPN ConfigurationBGP KnowledgeOSPF KnowledgeISIS KnowledgeEIGRP KnowledgeLayer 2 ExpertiseNetwork DocumentationTroubleshooting Skills
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationMentoring Skills
Tools & Technologies
VisioPalo Alto Networks FirewallsSD-WAN TechnologiesCarrier Ethernet InfrastructureIP/MPLS Core Network
Certifications & Qualifications
PCNSEPCSFEPalo Alto Networks SD-WAN CertificationsCCNP EnterpriseJNCIPJNCISNokia NRS Certifications
Industry Keywords
Carrier NetworkingISPTelecommunicationsLarge-Scale NetworkingNetwork Modernization
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesFirewallsSwitching
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design, deploy, and support Palo Alto Networks Firewall solutions across enterprise and carrier environments
- Engineer, implement, and optimize PAN-OS SD-WAN architectures
- Configure and troubleshoot security policies, NAT, VPNs, routing, and application-based traffic controls
- Evaluate, test, and validate emerging network and security technologies in lab environments
- Support large-scale IP/MPLS core network and carrier Ethernet infrastructure initiatives
- Provide advanced escalation support for complex network, firewall, and SD-WAN issues
- Collaborate with architecture, operations, and engineering teams to improve network security, scalability, and performance
- Develop engineering estimates, implementation plans, installation packages, and technical documentation
- Participate in network modernization, capacity planning, and infrastructure improvement efforts
- Mentor junior engineers and share firewall, SD-WAN, and routing best practices
Requirements
What you’ll need- Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks Firewalls
- PAN-OS SD-WAN deployment and support experience
- Experience designing and implementing secure WAN architectures
- Advanced firewall policy management, NAT, VPN, and security zone configuration
- Experience supporting highly available firewall environments
- Routing and switching expertise with Juniper and Nokia (Alcatel-Lucent)
- Knowledge of BGP, OSPF, ISIS, and EIGRP
- IP/MPLS network engineering experience
- Layer 2 expertise including VLANs, STP, LACP, and MC-LAG
- Knowledge of network security best practices and segmentation strategies
- Strong understanding of scalability, redundancy, reliability, and resiliency principles
- 4+ years of progressive experience in a carrier, ISP, telecommunications, or large-scale enterprise networking environment
- Strong network documentation and Visio experience
- Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Preferred certifications include PCNSE, PCSFE, Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN certifications, CCNP Enterprise, JNCIP/JNCIS, and Nokia NRS Certifications
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)