Network Engineer

Northwest Partners is looking to hire an experienced Network Engineer to work on a project with one of our premier clients in the financial industry. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, with a focus on maintaining and enhancing the network infrastructure for the client. This role requires strong skills in routing, switching, and security solutions, ensuring compliance with security standards. Applicants must be able to work for any US employer without additional work visa sponsorship.

What YOU Will Do

• Implement and manage Palo Alto security systems, including policy management, threat prevention, and URL filtering.
• Configure and maintain Palo Alto Panorama for centralized security system management and monitoring.
• Manage and troubleshoot Cisco and Palo Alto VPN solutions for secure remote access and site-to-site connectivity.
• Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to implement Access Control Lists (ACL) requests and ensure compliance with organizational security policies.
• Utilize Ansible for automation and orchestration of network tasks (familiarity with Ansible is preferred but not required).
• Support wide-area network (WAN) communication through MPLS and DMVPN technologies.
• Ensure compliance with security standards by implementing access control policies, intrusion prevention systems, and other security best practices.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to resolve critical network issues after regular business hours.
  
  

What YOU Will Bring Us

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree).
• 3-5+ years of experience in network engineering with a strong focus on Cisco and Palo Alto technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst, Nexus switches, Cisco ASA, and Firepower routers.
• Experience configuring and managing Palo Alto Panorama and utilizing Palo Alto security features such as App-ID, User-ID, and SSL decryption.
• Familiarity with HSRP and high-availability network configurations.
• Proficiency in routing and switching protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and SD-WAN technologies like Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela).
• Strong understanding of security standards and experience in highly critical network environments.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNP or PCNSE are preferred.
  
  

Benefits Include

Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Education Benefits, and more.

About Northwest Partners

Northwest Partners is an equal opportunity employer. At Northwest Partners, we are dedicated to moving at the speed of innovation. We work with clients across the globe to provide exceptional knowledge, talent, and resources. As a trusted partner, we merge the client's vision with our expertise to deliver powerful results. Northwest Partners is known for building and managing elite teams in technology across diverse industries. Our mission is to empower every talent and every client to achieve more.

Learn More About Northwest Partners

Northwest Partners is dedicated to moving at the speed of its clients innovation. We work with clients across the globe to provide exceptional knowledge, talent, and resources. As a trusted partner, we merge the client vision with our expertise to deliver powerful results. Northwest Partners is known for building and managing elite teams in technology across diverse industries. Our mission is to empower every talent and every client to achieve more.