Network Engineer; Palo Alto Firewall Specialist

Role:
Network Engineer (Palo Alto Firewall Specialist)
Location:
Santa Clara, CA 100% Onsite (5 days/week)
Contract Duration: 4 Months

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 switching technologies.
• Experience with network migration projects
  .
• Hands‑on experience with rack and stack of switches and network equipment
  .
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Santa Clara.

• Palo Alto certifications (PCNSA / PCNSE).
• Experience working in large‑scale enterprise or data center environments.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.