Senior Network Engineer - SD-WAN, Palo Alto | Hybrid Irvine

CGS Business Solutions; Lake Forest (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in California is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join their Network Engineering team. This full-time role involves designing and managing the company's advanced network infrastructure while tackling complex challenges and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and expertise in networks and security protocols. Hybrid work is available, with three days onsite per week.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in network engineering, focusing on enterprise-level infrastructure.
• Expert knowledge of Cisco and Juniper network devices.
• Extensive experience in network security, specifically with Palo Alto firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of WAN, LAN, and WLAN.
• Architect and implement SD-WAN solutions to improve network reliability.
• Serve as highest level support for complex network issues.

Skills

Network engineering

Mentoring

Network security

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or equivalent

Tools

Cisco routers

Juniper switches

Palo Alto firewalls

SD-WAN (VeloCloud)

Job description

A leading IT consulting firm in California is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join their Network Engineering team. This full-time role involves designing and managing the company's advanced network infrastructure while tackling complex challenges and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and expertise in networks and security protocols. Hybrid work is available, with three days onsite per week.