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Network Engineer (Palo Alto Firewall Specialist)

Triune Infomatics Inc, Santa Clara, CA, United States


Role: Network Engineer (Palo Alto Firewall Specialist)
Location: Santa Clara, CA - 100% Onsite (5 days/week)
Contract Duration: 3 to 6 Months

Overview:

We are seeking a

hands-on Network Engineer

with

strong expertise in Palo Alto firewalls

to support an enterprise network environment. The ideal candidate will be actively involved in

network hardening, migration initiatives, and day-to-day network engineering tasks , working closely with infrastructure and security teams onsite.

Must Have:

Cisco Nexus Switches
eBGP vs iBGP
Setting up PaloAlto firewall
Supporting Cisco products
TCP flags
Packet Capture Analysis
BGP configurations for an enterprise edge network.
NAT policies

Key Responsibilities:
Network & Security (Hands-on)

Configure, manage, and troubleshoot

Palo Alto firewalls

(policies, NAT, VPNs, security profiles).
Perform

network hardening

in line with enterprise security standards and best practices.
Support firewall rule optimization, audits, and performance tuning.
Enterprise Network Operations

Design, implement, and support

enterprise-grade network infrastructure .
Execute

network migration projects , including cutovers and post-migration validation.
Troubleshoot complex network issues across LAN/WAN environments.
Routing, Switching & Hardware

Configure and support

routing and switching

(VLANs, OSPF, BGP, STP).
Perform

rack-and-stack of network switches , cabling, and physical network setup.
Work on switch upgrades, replacements, and hardware refresh activities.

Required Skills & Experience:

Strong hands-on experience with

Palo Alto firewalls

(mandatory).
Proven experience in

enterprise network environments .
Solid knowledge of

network hardening and security best practices .
Expertise in

routing and switching

technologies.
Experience with

network migration projects .
Hands-on experience with

rack and stack of switches and network equipment .
Ability to work

100% onsite

in Santa Clara.

Preferred/Nice to Have:

Palo Alto certifications (PCNSA / PCNSE).
Experience working in large-scale enterprise or data center environments.
Strong documentation and communication skills.