Senior Network Engineer

Strategic Systems Inc

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 99,430 - 144,242

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A financial technology firm is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Phoenix, AZ. The role involves designing and maintaining secure network environments using Cisco and Palo Alto technologies. Candidates must have experience in enterprise environments and be familiar with compliance-driven networks. Strong networking skills and a proactive approach are essential for this hands-on engineering position.

Qualifications

Proven experience with both Cisco and Palo Alto technologies in enterprise environments.
Panorama configuration or administration experience required.
Supported financial or compliance-regulated networks.

Responsibilities

Design and implement enterprise network architectures using Cisco platforms.
Configure and manage Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama.
Conduct network security audits and optimize configurations.

Skills

Cisco Routing/Switching (Nexus, Catalyst, ASA/Firepower)

Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama

LAN/WAN design, VPN, VLAN, and QoS

Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)

Network security auditing and documentation

Experience in compliance-driven (SOX, PCI, FDIC) environments

Job description

Overview

Direct message the job poster from Strategic Systems Inc

Role Summary

Join a dynamic financial technology team as a Senior Network Engineer responsible for building and maintaining secure, high-performance network environments. You’ll design and implement Cisco and Palo Alto-based architectures supporting multiple credit unions, ensuring reliability, scalability, and compliance with financial regulations.

This is a hands-on engineering role—perfect for someone who loves designing solutions, leading deployments, and staying at the forefront of network innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement enterprise network architectures using Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, and ASA/Firepower platforms.
Configure and manage Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama for centralized policy enforcement.
Oversee LAN/WAN connectivity, VPN, QoS, VLANs, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
Conduct network security audits, optimize configurations, and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Collaborate with solution architects to align designs with business needs.
Lead deployment projects, firmware upgrades, and performance tuning initiatives.
Document configurations, topologies, and SOPs.
Mentor junior engineers and engage with vendors for technology evaluations.

Must-Have Skills

Cisco Routing/Switching (Nexus, Catalyst, ASA/Firepower)
Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama
LAN/WAN design, VPN, VLAN, and QoS
Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
Network security auditing and documentation
Experience in compliance-driven (SOX, PCI, FDIC) environments

Preferred Skills

Cloud networking or SDN familiarity
Cisco SD-WAN or Meraki experience
Server and security administration

Don’t Apply If

You’ve never worked with both Cisco and Palo Alto technologies in enterprise environments.
You lack Panorama configuration or administration experience.
You haven’t supported financial or compliance-regulated networks.
You’ve only done network monitoring or support—not design and architecture.

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