Network Engineer

Trantor Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Trantor is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain scalable network systems across core, edge, and distributed environments in the Palo Alto area.

You will work with Cisco IOS/NXS platforms, firewalls, and automation to improve reliability, security logs analysis, and support migrations and upgrades. The role requires hands-on experience with routing, switching, and network security in enterprise or service provider contexts.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, Segment Routing, QoS, and VRRP/HSRP protocols.
• Experience with Cisco router/switch platforms (ASR, NCS, Nexus) and IOS/IOS XR.
• Familiarity with SNMP, Telemetry, Netconf/YANG, and network diagnostic tools.
• Scripting knowledge in Python, EEM, XML for automation and efficiency.
• Solid understanding of hardware components like ASICs, TCAMs, PHYs.
• Comfort using Excel/Power BI for data insights and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain reliable, high-performance network infrastructure across core, edge, and distributed environments.
• Read and analyze security logs from CISCO ASA and Firepower; address authentication issues and review F5 logs.
• Work with firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet) and support migrations and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues and perform root cause analysis in live environments.
• Collaborate across teams to implement automation, improve documentation, and streamline operations.
• Contribute to process improvements and knowledge sharing.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

Segment Routing

QoS

VRRP/HSRP

Tools

Cisco IOS

IOS XR

Cisco ASR/NCS/Nexus

SNMP & Telemetry

Netconf/YANG

Python scripting

EEM/XML

ASICs/TCAMs/ PHYs

Excel/Power BI

Job description

About Trantor:

Trantor is a technology services company focused on outsourced product development and digital re-engineering. Leveraging our CaptiveCoE™ engagement model, we operate as a seamless extension of our client’s teams to provide rapid scalability with predictable budgets. Founded in 2012, Trantor has worked with customers across Tech, FinTech, Media & Cybersecurity industries. We have centers in the US, India, Canada, and Costa Rica. We are consistently rated as the #1 employer in the region with the ability to attract and retain technical talent. Our commitment to excellence and impactful results has translated to long-term relationships and value for our clients and solution partners.

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer with hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining complex and scalable network systems. This role involves working across service provider, enterprise, or cloud-scale environments to ensure robust network performance, high availability, and continuous improvement.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Build and maintain reliable, high-performance network infrastructure across core, edge, and distributed.


• Experience over reading the analyzing the security logs from CISCO ASA and Firepower, Authentication issues, F5 Security logs.


• Experience over the firewalls (Preferable CISCO, PoloAlto, Fortinet firewalls).


• Troubleshoot complex networking issues and support root cause analysis in live environments.


• Support network migrations, upgrades, and architectural enhancements.


• Collaborate across teams to implement automation, improve documentation, and streamline operations.


• Contribute to process improvements and knowledge sharing.

Required Skills

• Protocols & Technologies: Strong understanding of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, Segment Routing, QoS, and redundancy protocols (VRRP/HSRP).


• Platforms & Systems: Experience with routers and switches across Cisco platforms (e.g., ASR, NCS, Nexus) or similar; familiarity with IOS, IOS XR, or other network operating systems.


• Monitoring & Tools: Exposure to SNMP, Telemetry, Netconf/YANG, and network diagnostic tools.


• Scripting & Automation: Working knowledge of Python, EEM, XML, or similar scripting for operational efficiency.


• Hardware Understanding: Good grasp of networking hardware components such as ASICs, TCAMs, PHYs.


• Data & Analytics: Comfort using tools like Excel, Power BI, or automation platforms to drive insights or reports.

Additional Advantage

• SONiC & SAI: Exposure to SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud), SAI (Switch Abstraction Interface), or similar technologies.


• AI Networking & SDN: Experience with AI Networking, SDN, or virtualized networking environments.


• Network Innovation: Background in projects focused on scaling, automation, or network innovation.