Senior Network Engineer (Palo Alto)

C1 Company Overview

C1: 1 Contact, 1 Connection, 1 Choice

C1 is the foremost, single-source provider of advanced communications and data technology for business. That means if it’s digital, we connect our customers to it — from phone systems and hardware to computer networks, application development, managed solutions and more. And we’re 100% passionate with designing, implementing, managing and supporting our customers’ every need from end to end, so that they can focus on what they do best.

So, when it comes to joining a team of IT and communications technology pros who are empowered to do what they do best, your best choice — your #1 choice — is C1.

Overview

Summary

The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for ensuring the availability of our customers’ data and voice networks, as well as deploying advanced network solutions to our customers. This role focuses on Day 2 operations; maintaining, patching, and updating network security solutions to achieve our customer’s business goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Palo Alto Networks products, including Prisma Access, Prisma Cloud, and Panorama, and a proven track record of success in maintaining and optimizing complex network security solutions. Experience with other industry-leading vendors such as Cisco, Fortinet, and Juniper are also highly desired.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Maintains and optimizes Palo Alto Networks security solutions, including firewalls, Next Gen Security for NGFW, Panorama, Strata Cloud, SD-WAN, Prisma Cloud, and SASE
• Implements patching and updates to Palo Alto Networks products
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex network security issues within existing customer environments.
• Works with other engineers to ensure the ongoing stability and security of customer networks
• Develops and maintains comprehensive documentation reflecting the current state of customer environments
• Stays up-to-date on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities
• Provides Tier 3 support to the NOC and internal teams
• Participates in on-call rotation
• Assists with the integration and management of Palo Alto Networks security solutions with other security technologies
• Provides guidance and training to junior team members on Palo Alto Networks products and best practices

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of network administration
• 5+ years in a network security engineer role
• 3+ years of experience working with Palo Alto Networks products, including Prisma Cloud, and SASE
• PCNSE/SSE certification
• Expert- level understanding of network concepts and protocols, including SD-WAN technologies
• Experience with Cisco, Fortinet, and Juniper firewalls is a plus
• Experience with routing and switching technologies from Cisco, Juniper, Extreme, Aruba, and Ciena is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE or SSE)

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Palo Alto Networks Prisma Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) or equivalent
• Experience working in a Managed Service Provider environment
• Other relevant certifications, such as Juniper Networks Certified Professional Security (JNCIP-SEC) or Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE)
• Project Management
• Familiar with change management process and procedures

Additional Information

C1 BENEFITS

• 401(k) Plan (35% employer match per dollar up to 10% employee contribution)
• Medical Coverage (3 platforms: UnitedHealthcare, Reference Based Pricing includes comprehensive member advocacy; and Kaiser)
• HSA with + Employer Contribution
• In-vitro Fertility (treatment coverage)
• Dental
• Vision (2 plans: 12-month and 24-month frames allowance)
• FSA Plans (Healthcare, Dependent care and Limited Purpose)
• Pre-tax Commuter Plans
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid Short + Term Disability
• Long Term Disability (2 plans: Employer-paid and Self-paid with non-taxable claim payments)
• Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks at 100%)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Legal/ID Theft Plans
• TeleHealth Options
• Wellness via Omada Health (healthy living solution)
• Travel Assistance
• Business Travel Accident Coverage
• Employer-paid Pet Telehealth
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Volunteer Time Off

Work Environment

Ability to handle multiple priorities and demands in a fast-paced environment. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Environment

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Other Duties/Changes

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities or activities that are required of a team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. At any point in time, the essential functions and primary duties associated with this position will be the principal, major or most important duties, responsibilities and activities that the employee is expected to perform as determined and directed by C1.

EEO Statement

C1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and all team members will be treated with respect to their employment, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. For further details please view the Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Pay Range

$100,000 – $150,000

Base pay ranges are estimated. Actual base pay will be based on education, experience, location, certifications, skill set, and any other relevant factors. Incentive/variable pay opportunities are in addition to base pay.

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