Senior Network & Security Engineer (Palo Alto, SD-WAN)

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; United States; On-site; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP seeks a Senior Network Engineer to fortify the firm’s network and security across on‑premises and cloud environments. You will configure firewalls, VPNs, and security zones, lead migration projects, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with IAM and service delivery teams.

The role demands deep Palo Alto and Prisma expertise, 7+ years of experience, and a proactive approach to threat mitigation and secure operations for a premier legal firm.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in network protocols, routing and switching concepts, and the ability to troubleshoot complex network security issues.
• Familiarity with firewall management tools and security monitoring technologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Extreme understanding with Prisma Access VPN solution and Prisma service connections.
• Familiarity with SASE targets; legal IT experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect & design secure network solutions across on‑premises and cloud environments.
• Lead firewall migration projects and oversee hardware/software upgrades.
• Configure firewall rules, VPNs, and policy-based forwarding; establish security zones.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and risk posture for the network.
• Collaborate with IAM and Service Delivery teams to integrate firewall management.
• Provide guidance and troubleshooting support to junior engineers.

Skills

Network protocols

Routing & switching

Troubleshooting

Security monitoring

Prisma Access

VPN configuration

SASE concepts

Vendor tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, CS or related field

Tools

PAN-OS

Panorama

Cisco IOS

Fortinet FortiOS

Palo Alto Prisma Access

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP seeks a Senior Network Engineer to fortify the firm’s network and security across on‑premises and cloud environments. You will configure firewalls, VPNs, and security zones, lead migration projects, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with IAM and service delivery teams.

The role demands deep Palo Alto and Prisma expertise, 7+ years of experience, and a proactive approach to threat mitigation and secure operations for a premier legal firm.