Senior Network Engineer

About the role

We are building a World Class Service Center and invite you to join a team of people who are committed to a core objective of supporting life changing service and providing professional expertise to the operations and leaders we support.

About the company

Pennant Services is one of the most dynamic and progressive companies in the rapidly expanding senior living, home health, hospice, and home care industries. Affiliates of Pennant Services now operate 260 senior living, home health, hospice and home care operations across 17 states and we are growing!

Duties and responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust network security solutions using Palo Alto products.
• Utilize tools for network access control and policy enforcement with Aruba Clearpass.
• Azure Cloud Integration Architect, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure on Microsoft Azure.
• Deploy high availability firewalls with load balancers to ensure uptime and resiliency.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of on-premises and cloud-based systems.
• Implement and configure network monitoring tools with Solarwinds and Netbox.
• Utilize network control management systems for efficient management of wireless networks.
• Design and implement scalable network architectures for over 260 locations.
• Utilize BGP for efficient routing and network scalability.
• Optimize network performance through monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Drive the replacement of Sophos firewalls with Palo Alto firewalls both at edge locations and our core infrastructure in Azure.
• Create and maintain detailed network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Respond promptly to network incidents, providing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Conduct thorough troubleshooting of network issues, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a Network Engineer with expertise using Palo Alto and Azure technologies.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, security principles, and best practices.
• Solid knowledge of routing, switching, VPN technologies, and firewall configurations.
• Experience designing networks over multiple regions.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as CCNP, Microsoft Azure Network Engineer (AZ-700), and Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect.
• Experience with automation tools.

Additional Information

We are committed to providing a competitive Total Rewards Package that meets our employee’s needs. From a choice of medical, dental and vision plans to retirement savings opportunities through a 401(k), company match and various other features, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

We believe in great work and we celebrate our employees' efforts and accomplishments both locally and companywide, recognizing people daily through our Moments of Truth Program.

In addition to recognition, we believe in supporting our employees' professional growth and development. We provide employees a wide range of free e-courses through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars.

Compensation: Based on experience.