Staff It Campus Network Engineer

Company Description Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission Being the cybersecurity partner of choice protecting our digital way of life Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done and we re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are Who We Are We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration to execution From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included As a member of our team you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity We work fast value ongoing learning and we respect each employee as a unique individual Knowing we all have different needs our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1 000 eligible items selected by employees our mental and financial health resources and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few At Palo Alto Networks we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed This setup fosters casual conversations problem-solving and trusted relationships Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision Your Career We are looking for a dynamic and highly technical Network engineer to join our fast-paced high-growth organization This role requires expertise in routing switching SDWAN and wireless technologies The ideal candidate will drive the architecture implementation and support of campus and data center network solutions This individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and scalable campus network solutions Your Impact Design implement and maintain campus and data center network architectures Configure and manage network devices routers switches SDWAN wireless controller access points firewalls Troubleshoot network issues and implement solutions Build mature observability for campus and data center networks Provide technical expertise and guidance to other IT staff Qualifications Bachelor s degree in technical Information Technology or a related field or equivalent military experience required 9 plus years of relevant work experience Design deploy and manage LAN WAN and Wi-Fi networks across the campus Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues with switches routers firewalls and access points Maintain and configure core and distribution switches wireless controllers and edge devices Perform regular network upgrades patch management and security audits Implement and manage network access controls VLANs QoS and IP address management IPAM Ensure network documentation is current including topology diagrams configurations and SOPs Respond to and resolve network incidents and participate in on-call rotation Work with vendors and service providers to resolve hardware software issues or implement new solutions Stay updated with emerging networking technologies and suggest improvements or innovations Technical Skills Proficiency with networking protocols TCP IP DNS DHCP BGP OSPF etc Hands-on experience with Cisco Aruba Juniper or similar enterprise networking equipment Familiarity with Wi-Fi standards 802 11a b g n ac ax and wireless site surveys Understanding of network security best practices including firewall configuration and VPNs Hands-on experience SDWAN device deployments Additional Information The Team Working at a high-tech cybersecurity company within Information Technology is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity You ll join the brightest minds in technology creating building and supporting tools and enabling our global teams on the front line of defense against cyberattacks Our Commitment We re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity s status quo It s simple we can t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating together We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need please contact us at Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer We celebrate diversity in our workplace and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex including pregnancy sexual orientation or other legally protected characteristics All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship No Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position