Senior Network Engineer (Palo Alto)

About UsHeadquartered in College Park, Maryland, ANGARAI is a professional management solution and services organization with a Project Management Office (PMO), specializing in Enterprise Transformation Services and Enterprise Oversight Services.Job DescriptionThe Senior Network Engineer(Palo Alto) provides senior-level expertise in the design, implementation, and optimization of large-scale enterprise data communications and telecommunications networks. This role is responsible for planning, monitoring, and maintaining secure and high-performing LAN and WAN environments, with a strong emphasis on Palo Alto Networks technologies.The Senior Network Engineer leads network design initiatives, evaluates system performance, conducts capacity and utilization studies, and recommends enhancements to improve availability, scalability, and security across enterprise network infrastructures.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and support large-scale LAN and WAN environments using enterprise routing and switching technologiesPlan, monitor, and oversee the installation of data and telecommunications circuitsAdminister and monitor local and wide area networks and associated equipment, including:RoutersSwitchesGatewaysBridgesLead the design, configuration, and administration of Palo Alto Networks security platformsConduct short-term and long-term network capacity planning to meet evolving communications requirementsPerform hardware and software analyses to evaluate performance, compatibility, and suitability within existing environmentsPrepare tradeoff studies and vendor evaluations for network equipment and technologiesGenerate network monitoring and performance reports, including LAN/WAN utilization studiesRecommend and implement network design changes and enhancements to improve system availability, performance, and securityUtilize network analysis and management tools to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network issuesCollaborate with infrastructure, security, and operations teams to ensure integrated network solutionsSupport client/server environments and enterprise connectivity requirementsRequirementsMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in:Computer ScienceInformation SystemsEngineeringOr another related scientific or technical disciplineMinimum 9 years of general experience in a computer-related fieldAt least 7 years of progressive specialized experience in:PlanningDesigningImplementingAnalyzing data communications or telecommunications networksDemonstrated experience managing LAN/WAN environments in client/server architecturesProficiency with network analysis and network management tools and techniquesFamiliarity with IT infrastructure technologies and local/long-distance carrier managementPreferred Qualifications10 years of experience in enterprise network administrationExtensive experience designing and securing LAN/WAN environments using hub, switch, and router technologiesHands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks platforms and security solutionsCurrent professional certification:Palo Alto Networks Accredited Systems EngineerExperience conducting network utilization studies and performance optimization initiativesStrong background in vendor evaluation, tradeoff analysis, and network architecture designProven ability to recommend and implement network enhancements for improved availability and performanceJob InformationJob Opening ID ZR_103_JOB Date Opened 02/05/2026 Job Opening Status In-progress Industry Engineering Project Start Date 03/02/2026 Candidate Application Submission Deadline 02/08/2026 Job Type Full time Work Experience 5+ years City College Park State/Province Maryland Country United States Zip/Postal Code 20740