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TEKsystems

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 .

Posted 11/10/2026contractRemote • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50 - $61 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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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 switching, with a strong focus on network security best practices and documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Palo Alto Networks Firewall ExperiencePAN-OS SD-WAN DeploymentAdvanced Firewall Policy ManagementIP/MPLS Network EngineeringNetwork Documentation and Visio Experience

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Hard Skills
Firewall ConfigurationNAT ConfigurationVPN ConfigurationRouting and SwitchingBGP KnowledgeOSPF KnowledgeISIS KnowledgeEIGRP KnowledgeLayer 2 TechnologiesNetwork Security Best Practices
Soft Skills
Troubleshooting SkillsRoot Cause AnalysisWritten Communication SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsMentoring Skills
Tools & Technologies
Palo Alto Networks FirewallsPAN-OSVisioSD-WAN TechnologiesCarrier Ethernet Infrastructure
Certifications & Qualifications
PCNSEPCSFEPalo Alto Networks SD-WAN CertificationsCCNP EnterpriseJNCIPJNCISNokia NRS Certifications
Industry Keywords
Carrier NetworkingISPTelecommunicationsLarge-Scale Enterprise NetworkingNetwork Modernization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
FirewallsSwitching

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
  • 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 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 technologies 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
  • Highly desired 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
  • Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance 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)