Senior IT Network Engineer

Senior IT Network EngineerNextEra Analytics offers energy consulting services using industry-leading scientific analysis for planning, siting, forecasting and optimizing all forms of energy projects. Our optimization and analytics platforms integrate open-source technologies to leverage massive, diverse sets of utility operating data. This enables rapid development of operational solutions. Applying expertise in advanced mathematics, data and physical sciences, we solve some of the hardest problems facing the energy industry.We are seeking a high-caliber Senior IT Network Engineer to design, implement, and support secure, reliable network solutions across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments. This role requires deep expertise in enterprise networking, cloud connectivity, and the Palo Alto networking and security stack.You will partner closely with software engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to enable application delivery, improve platform reliability, and resolve complex technical challenges. The ideal candidate combines strong network engineering fundamentals with sound architectural judgment, operational ownership, automation experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced software development environment.Key responsibilities include:Hybrid network design, secure connectivity, cloud networking patterns, architecture standards.Palo Alto expertise, security-first design, policy management, cross-functional security partnership.Complex troubleshooting, incident response, performance and resiliency, operational readiness.Network automation, AI-augmented engineering, critical adoption, continuous improvement.Required qualifications include:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.7+ years of experience designing, implementing, administering, and supporting enterprise network environments.Extensive hands-on experience with the Palo Alto networking and security stack.Strong knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, DNS, network segmentation, and secure connectivity patterns.Experience designing and supporting network solutions across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments.Experience with cloud networking concepts and services in platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.Experience troubleshooting complex network and connectivity issues across distributed production environments.Familiarity with scripting, network automation, infrastructure as code, and configuration management practices.Demonstrated ability to collaborate across software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure teams.Experience using AI assistant tools to augment technical analysis, troubleshooting, documentation, automation, and engineering workflows.Proven ability to operate autonomously, manage competing priorities, and deliver reliable solutions in a fast-paced environment.NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.