Senior Network Engineer

AMS Technologies, LLC

San Antonio (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

AMS Technologies, LLC is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in San Antonio, TX to lead firewall design and network architecture efforts. The role emphasizes Palo Alto and Cisco ecosystems, security policy management, and robust, scalable network solutions.

The position requires Top Secret clearance eligibility and 3–5 years (plus) hands-on experience in network engineering, with CI/DoD security compliance and disaster recovery collaboration across IT teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field.
Equivalent work experience considered; 10-12 years preferred.

Responsibilities

Palo Alto firewall design, configuration, deployment, and maintenance.
Develop network designs and conduct requirements analysis for enhancements.
Troubleshoot firewall and network issues with root-cause analysis.
Document firewall configurations and network diagrams; support disaster recovery.
Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security of infrastructure projects.
Stay current with Palo Alto, Cisco updates, and best practices.

Skills

Palo Alto firewalls

Cisco routing & switching

VPNs & GRE

BGP/OSPF/EIGRP

Panorama management

Wireshark

NetFlow

Splunk

Security policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field

Tools

CCNA

CCNP Routing & Switching

CompTIA Security+ CE

DoD 8570 CASP+

Job description

Clearance Level: Top Secret (SCI eligible)

Education: Bachelors

Location: San Antonio, TX US (Primary)

Travel: 0 %

Company Overview:

AMS Technologies is a leading provider of advanced technology solutions, dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation to our clients. We are currently seeking a highly skilledSenior Network Engineerto join our dynamic team in San Antonio, TX.

Position Overview:

As a Senior Network Engineer at AMS Technologies, you will be instrumental in delivering network architecture support and developing both conceptual and detailed system designs. You will drive network technology enhancements and capability enablement initiatives, ensuring the robustness and security of our network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Palo Alto Firewall Management:

Design, configure, deploy, and maintain Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PA-Series, Panorama, etc.).
Administer Palo Alto firewalls to ensure high availability and optimal performance.
Implement, manage, and audit firewall policies, security rules, and network segmentation.

Network Design & Integration:

Develop conceptual and detailed network system designs for technology enhancements.
Conduct requirements analysis and develop solutions, including preliminary and detailed designs.
Perform system integration, testing, and deployment engineering for high-priority initiatives.

Technical Support & Troubleshooting:

Troubleshoot firewall and network issues, perform root cause analysis, and resolve performance/configuration problems.
Monitor network security, identify vulnerabilities, and apply appropriate mitigation measures.

Collaboration & Documentation:

Collaborate with IT teams to ensure network security and provide technical support for infrastructure projects.
Document firewall configurations, security changes, and network diagrams.
Assist in disaster recovery, business continuity, and network optimization efforts.

Continuous Improvement:

Stay updated with Palo Alto Networks and Cisco software updates, patches, DISA STIGs, and best practices.
Utilize network monitoring tools such as Wireshark, NetFlow, or Splunk for both Palo Alto and Cisco environments.

Additional Duties:

Integrate hardware for testing, develop and test proposed solutions, and validate designs through site surveys.
Support deployments as needed and develop documentation to meet standard engineering lifecycle management requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field.
Equivalent work experience considered (10-12 years preferred).

Certifications:

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) – Required (Routing & Switching or Security focus).
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Routing & Switching – Required.
CompTIA Security+ CE – Required.
DoD 8570 certifications such as CompTIA CASP+ are required.

Experience:

3-5 years of hands-5 years of hands-5? This line is garbled but original says "3-5 years of hands-5 years of hands-5" – should be "3-5 years of hands-5 years" unclear. I'll treat it as "3-5 years of hands-5 years" maybe. . . Let's guess it's "3-5 years of hands-5 years" which is wrong. But we need to keep text verbatim? It's ambiguous.

Technical Skills:

Skilled in Palo Alto Networks firewall policies, threat prevention, application control, URL filtering, NAT, and SSL decryption.
In-depth knowledge of Cisco routing, switching, network security protocols, and firewall management (including ASA or Firepower).
Proficiency in IPSec, SSL VPNs, and GRE tunneling.
Ability to configure, deploy, and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and other advanced routing protocols.
Hands‑on experience with Panorama for centralized Palo Alto management and reporting.
Experience with network monitoring tools such as Wireshark, NetFlow, or Splunk for both Palo Alto and Cisco environments.

Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross‑functional teams and external vendors.
Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to manage time and tasks effectively.
Ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple terms for stakeholders.

Job Type: Full-time

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