Sr Staff IT Systems Engineer
Company | Palo Alto Networks |
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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 fast-paced networking environments, specializing in wireless network design and implementation
- Extensive knowledge of wireless technologies and protocols, including Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax/ac/n, and RF design principles
- Expertise in wireless security controls and best practices, ideally with Palo Alto Networks platforms
- Proven ability to lead large-scale wireless network projects from conception to completion
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, adept at resolving complex operational issues
- Familiarity with backbone network infrastructure (routing & switching) and its integration with wireless networks
- Experience with Routing and Switching from vendors like Arista or Juniper
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and enhance wireless network architectures, ensuring security, performance, and scalability
- Integrate wireless solutions with broader network infrastructure and lead initiatives to improve performance and security
- Define and enforce wireless security controls, implementing advanced features like secure access and encryption
- Collaborate with IT security and network software teams to automate management, mitigate risks, and drive innovation
- Lead multi-quarter wireless network projects, from design through implementation and maintenance
- Mentor and lead the network engineering team, fostering knowledge-sharing and technical growth
- Resolve wireless network incidents, ensuring timely communication with stakeholders and collaboration with the incident management team
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with CI/CD for configuration automation is a plus
- Wireless experience with Aruba and Integration with ClearPass is a plus