Network Operations Engineer II

The Network Operations Engineer II is responsible for maintaining and monitoring functional and secure computer networks, including local area and multi-tenant networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), the internet, intranets, and other data communication systems. The role maintains standards, tests, and evaluates networks and security. What you will do here: Maintain network and security solutions to keep highly available, standardized, and regulated datacenters and distributed networks. Implement highly secure network solutions leveraging tools such as VMware, Cisco IOS, PaloAlto Firewalls, Load Balancers, wireless access points, and SD‑WAN solutions. Support CUSO client VPN implementations and vendor/client connectivity. Analyze, isolate, and remediate issues while monitoring networks to ensure security, availability, and performance. Leverage advanced networking protocols to strategically drive scalable solutions within the networking environment. Support a multi-carrier WAN network connecting 50+ branch locations and a growing number of external clients. Implement and support CUSO client VPNs for vendors and client location connectivity. Protect data, software, and hardware by planning and implementing network security measures. Perform other job‑related duties as assigned. What you will need: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (preferred). Equivalent combination of education and experience required. 6+ years of Network Operations, Network Engineering, or Data Center Management experience required. 4+ years of experience managing Palo Alto Firewalls required. 4+ years of experience working in a regulated environment providing SOX, PCI, SSAE, NCUA, or FDIC governance required. 1+ year of experience in Server administration, Security administration, Cloud, and emerging technologies such as Software Defined Networks required. Deep understanding of routing and switching protocols in a highly available data center environment required. Deep knowledge of supporting infrastructure related disaster recovery scenarios. Expertise managing Software‑defined networking leveraging VMware NSX required. Expertise in constructing security policies using Palo Alto Firewalls required. Technical problem‑solving ability using tools including WireShark, vRealize Network Insight, and Panorama required. Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment required. Excellent communication skills required. Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE required. Palo Alto PCNSA required. Cisco VoIP or other technical certifications preferred. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. #J-18808-Ljbffr SwitchThink Solutions