Senior IT Network Engineer - Hybrid Cloud & Palo Alto Expert

NextEra Energy Resources; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy in Saint Paul, MN seeks a Senior IT Network Engineer to design, implement, and support secure, reliable network solutions across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments. The role emphasizes Palo Alto networking, cloud connectivity, and strong architectural judgment.

You will partner with software engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to enable application delivery, improve platform reliability, and resolve complex technical challenges in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 7+ years designing and supporting enterprise network environments.
• Strong expertise with Palo Alto networking and security stack.
• Proficient in routing, switching, VPNs, and secure connectivity.
• Experience with cloud networking and hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support scalable network solutions across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Administer Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama, and GlobalProtect.
• Diagnose and resolve complex network, firewall, and connectivity issues.
• Develop automation and CI/CD practices for network delivery.
• Partner with software, cloud, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams.

Skills

Palo Alto stack

Enterprise network design

Routing & Switching

VPN & secure connectivity

Network security

Automation scripting

AI-assisted engineering

Incident response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering

Tools

Palo Alto Panorama

GlobalProtect

Job description

NextEra Energy in Saint Paul, MN seeks a Senior IT Network Engineer to design, implement, and support secure, reliable network solutions across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments. The role emphasizes Palo Alto networking, cloud connectivity, and strong architectural judgment.

You will partner with software engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to enable application delivery, improve platform reliability, and resolve complex technical challenges in a fast-paced