Lead Sr. Network Operations Engineer (Network Security - Palo Alto/Zscaler) Engineer
Core
Lead Tier 3 Network Operations Engineer providing advanced troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and major incident response for complex, multi-vendor network environments.
Role type
Senior IC Network Operations Engineer (Network Security)
Builds
Network stability, scalability, and operational excellence for large-scale enterprise environments
Domain
Enterprise Network Security & Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Advanced packet analysis, protocol decoding, root-cause analysis, network recovery, security automation, API-driven provisioning, Zero Trust architecture, vendor TAC management, automation scripting, observability platform optimization
Preferred skills
CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, PCNSE, F5 Certified Admin or Engineer, AWS Advanced Networking
Technologies
Palo Alto firewalls, Palo Alto Cloud Security, Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange, Cisco ASA, IPSec, BlueCat, SolarWinds, APCON, Wireshark, NetFlow/sFlow, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Responsibilities
Perform advanced packet analysis and cross-platform correlation for high-severity incidents; Lead deep-dive root cause analysis and produce engineering-quality post-incident reports; Direct network recovery efforts during major outages; Validate and enforce security architectures and Zero Trust access models; Develop and maintain automation scripts for configuration validation and incident response; Mentor junior and mid-level NOC engineers; Engage directly with vendors on escalated TAC cases
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
