Network Engineer (Palo Alto, Cisco, Azure)

Irvine Technology Corporation; Port Washington (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Irvine Technology Corporation in Port Washington, NY seeks a hands-on Network Engineer to design, implement, and support secure, high-performing enterprise networks. You will work on network modernization, cloud networking, and security initiatives while helping establish network standards across a distributed environment.

The role requires 3–5+ years of hands-on experience with LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, routing and switching, and familiarity with Cisco routers/switches and Palo Alto firewalls.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of hands-on network engineering experience with LAN/WAN fundamentals and core protocols.
• Strong experience configuring Cisco routers/switches and Palo Alto devices.
• Experience with Azure cloud networking and network provisioning.
• Solid understanding of network security, IDS/IPS, and access controls.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure LAN, WAN, WLAN, and SD-WAN across multiple locations.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers/switches and Palo Alto firewalls/Panorama.
• Support cloud networking initiatives across Azure and GCP.
• Lead network segmentation and security enhancements across environments.
• Establish network standards and collaborate with vendors and internal teams.

Skills

LAN/WAN fundamentals

TCP/IP

Routing & Switching

OSPF

BGP

HSRP

Cisco routers

Palo Alto FW

Palo Alto Panorama

Azure networking

GCP

Network security

IDS/IPS

Network segmentation

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Tools

Panorama

Meraki

VeloCloud

Palo Alto Prisma Access

Job description

Our client is seeking a hands-on Network Engineer to design, implement, and support secure, high-performing enterprise networks. This role offers the opportunity to work on network modernization, cloud networking, and security initiatives while helping establish network standards across a distributed environment. The ideal candidate brings strong networking fundamentals, technical problem-solving skills, and the ability to independently deliver network engineering solutions.

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Location: Port Washington, NY – Onsite (20% travel required)
• Compensation: This job is expected to pay about $87,000–$120,000 annually, plus a 10% bonus.
• This position does not offer sponsorship

What You’ll Do:

• Design, implement, and maintain secure LAN, WAN, WLAN, and SD-WAN network infrastructure across multiple locations.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches, Palo Alto firewalls, and Panorama to ensure network performance and security.
• Support cloud networking initiatives across Azure and GCP, including network provisioning, connectivity, and integration.
• Lead network segmentation, security enhancements, and troubleshooting initiatives to improve network reliability and protection.
• Establish network standards, collaborate with vendors and internal teams, and support the integration of acquired companies into standardized network environments.

What Gets You the Job:

• 3–5+ years of hands‑on network engineering experience with strong LAN/WAN fundamentals, TCP/IP, routing, switching, and protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and HSRP.
• Strong experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches, Palo Alto firewalls, and Palo Alto Panorama.
• Experience with Azure cloud networking, including network connectivity, routing, and infrastructure provisioning.
• Solid understanding of network security, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), network segmentation, and access controls.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. Experience with GCP, Palo Alto Prisma Access, Meraki, or VeloCloud SD-WAN is preferred.

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