Sr. Network Engineer

Direct message the job poster from Advanced Software Talent Susanne Malabey Susanne Malabey Sr. IT Talent Acquisition Partner/Technical Recruiter @ Advanced Software Talent | Bay Area Technology Market Only local San Francisco Bay Area candidates! Direct W2 contractors only! No 3rd party agencies! No Visa sponsorship available 100 % onsite. Location: Santa Clara CA Role: Senior Network Engineer (Palo Alto Firewall Specialist) Contract Duration: 4-6+ Months Pay Rate: $80 to $90 Overview: We are seeking a hands-on Network Engineer with strong expertise in Palo Alto firewalls to support an enterprise network environment. The ideal candidate will be actively involved in network hardening, migration initiatives, and day-to-day network engineering tasks, working closely with infrastructure and security teams onsite. Must Have: Advanced hands-on experience on Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama or Strata Cloud Manager, and Cisco Switching and Meraki. These are non-negotiable for this role. Good to Have: Exposure to cloud networking in any capacity. Important: We are looking for enterprise network engineers with broad multi-site experience. Data center only profiles will not be considered. Cisco Nexus SwitcheseBGP vs iBGPSetting up PaloAlto firewallSupporting Cisco productsTCP flagsPacket Capture AnalysisBGP configurations for an enterprise edge network.NAT policies Key Responsibilities: Network & Security (Hands-on) Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls (policies, NAT, VPNs, security profiles).Perform network hardening in line with enterprise security standards and best practices.Support firewall rule optimization, audits, and performance tuning. Enterprise Network Operations Design, implement, and support enterprise-grade network infrastructure.Execute network migration projects, including cutovers and post-migration validation.Troubleshoot complex network issues across LAN/WAN environments. Routing, Switching & Hardware Configure and support routing and switching (VLANs, OSPF, BGP, STP).Perform rack-and-stack of network switches, cabling, and physical network setup.Work on switch upgrades, replacements, and hardware refresh activities. Skills Required: Cisco Switching (Nexus/Meraki) Enterprise Network Migration & Troubleshooting Network Hardening & NAT/VPN Policies OSPF Palo Alto Firewalls (Panorama/Strata Cloud Manager) Rack & Stack & Enterprise LAN/WAN Infrastructure Routing & Switching (BGP STP Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls (mandatory).Proven experience in enterprise network environments.Solid knowledge of network hardening and security best practices.Expertise in routing and switchingExperience with network migration projects.Hands-on experience with rack and stack of switches and network equipment.Ability to work 100% onsite in Santa Clara. Preferred/Nice To Have: Palo Alto certifications (PCNSA / PCNSE).Experience working in large-scale enterprise or data center environments.Strong documentation and communication skills.Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Consulting Industries Staffing and Recruiting Only local San Francisco Bay Area candidates! Direct W2 contractors only! No 3rd party agencies! No Visa sponsorship available 100 % onsite. Location: Santa Clara CA Role: Senior Network Engineer (Palo Alto Firewall Specialist) Contract Duration: 4-6+ Months Pay Rate: $80 to $90 Overview: We are seeking a hands-on Network Engineer with strong expertise in Palo Alto firewalls to support an enterprise network environment. The ideal candidate will be actively involved in network hardening, migration initiatives, and day-to-day network engineering tasks, working closely with infrastructure and security teams onsite. Must Have: Advanced hands-on experience on Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama or Strata Cloud Manager, and Cisco Switching and Meraki. These are non-negotiable for this role. Good to Have: Exposure to cloud networking in any capacity. Important: We are looking for enterprise network engineers with broad multi-site experience. Data center only profiles will not be considered. Cisco Nexus SwitcheseBGP vs iBGPSetting up PaloAlto firewallSupporting Cisco productsTCP flagsPacket Capture AnalysisBGP configurations for an enterprise edge network.NAT policies Key Responsibilities: Network & Security (Hands-on) Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls (policies, NAT, VPNs, security profiles).Perform network hardening in line with enterprise security standards and best practices.Support firewall rule optimization, audits, and performance tuning. Enterprise Network Operations Design, implement, and support enterprise-grade network infrastructure.Execute network migration projects, including cutovers and post-migration validation.Troubleshoot complex network issues across LAN/WAN environments. Routing, Switching & Hardware Configure and support routing and switching (VLANs, OSPF, BGP, STP).Perform rack-and-stack of network switches, cabling, and physical network setup.Work on switch upgrades, replacements, and hardware refresh activities. Skills Required: Cisco Switching (Nexus/Meraki) Enterprise Network Migration & Troubleshooting Network Hardening & NAT/VPN Policies OSPF Palo Alto Firewalls (Panorama/Strata Cloud Manager) Rack & Stack & Enterprise LAN/WAN Infrastructure Routing & Switching (BGP STP Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls (mandatory).Proven experience in enterprise network environments.Solid knowledge of network hardening and security best practices.Expertise in routing and switchingExperience with network migration projects.Hands-on experience with rack and stack of switches and network equipment.Ability to work 100% onsite in Santa Clara. Preferred/Nice To Have: Palo Alto certifications (PCNSA / PCNSE).Experience working in large-scale enterprise or data center environments.Strong documentation and communication skills.