Senior Network Engineer: Cisco ACI, Firewalls & VPN Expert

Northern Base; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Base in Reno, NV is seeking a senior network engineer to support and optimize our data-center and enterprise networks. You will lead advanced troubleshooting across LAN/WAN/DC and security domains, and mentor junior staff while driving high-availability designs.

The role requires hands-on experience with Cisco ACI, Palo Alto devices, IPSec VPNs, and Infoblox. Excellent communication and independent work style are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience implementing and supporting Cisco ACI (policy model, contracts, EPGs, fabric health).
• Ability to administer Palo Alto Firewalls including security policies, NAT and VPN features (IPSec, site-to-site, remote access).
• Experience managing enterprise WLAN design, RF optimization, roaming, and high-density deployments.
• Ability to design, configure and troubleshoot IPSec VPNs with multi-vendor interoperability.
• Familiarity with Infoblox DNS/DHCP/IPAM, grid management, failover and automation integration.
• Strong networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, QoS, multicast.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot Level 3 and advanced network issues during live calls in high-pressure environments.
• Investigate root causes, test solutions, and suggest fixes to reduce ticket resolution times.
• Manage equipment and software upgrades for network devices.
• Understand support priorities and actively contribute to objectives.
• Lead technically on operational issues, coordinating with multiple stakeholders during live troubleshooting.
• Assist Level 1 & 2 resources to address network-related issues.

Skills

Cisco ACI

Palo Alto Firewalls

Wireless design

VPN

Infoblox

Networking fundamentals

Tools

APIC

PAN-OS

Panorama

Wireshark

Infoblox Grid

Job description

Northern Base in Reno, NV is seeking a senior network engineer to support and optimize our data-center and enterprise networks. You will lead advanced troubleshooting across LAN/WAN/DC and security domains, and mentor junior staff while driving high-availability designs.

The role requires hands-on experience with Cisco ACI, Palo Alto devices, IPSec VPNs, and Infoblox. Excellent communication and independent work style are essential for success.