Sr Staff IT Network Engineer – Netsec
| Company | Palo Alto Networks |
|---|---|
| Location | Santa Clara, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise networking and network security engineering
- Deep expertise in firewall technologies, VPN, IDS/IPS, NAC, and microsegmentation
- Hands-on experience with security automation and infrastructure-as-code frameworks (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
- Solid understanding of routing, switching, and TCP/IP protocols; experience with Arista or Juniper is a plus
- Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture principles and cloud security models
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills to identify and resolve complex security issues
- Clear communication and leadership skills with a track record of cross-functional collaboration
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain advanced network security architectures across global infrastructure
- Develop and enforce enterprise-wide security policies, including segmentation, access control, and traffic inspection
- Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and IT teams to integrate security into all layers of network design
- Identify vulnerabilities and lead remediation efforts across on-prem and cloud environments
- Leverage Palo Alto Networks products and third-party platforms to enhance network visibility and protection
- Automate network security operations using scripting, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code best practices
- Lead incident response efforts for network security events and ensure timely stakeholder communication
- Mentor other engineers and contribute to building a culture of security-first thinking
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong background with Palo Alto Networks products and platforms is preferred