Sr Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer - Palo Alto Network Engineer

Location: Hybrid - must reside within a commutable distance to Alsip, IL to respond to network issues

Comp Range: $135,000 to $175,000 per year

There is potential for a discretionary bonus, with a target of 18%. This bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

Griffith Foods is hiring a Senior Network Engineer. The Senior Network Engineer position is responsible for design, administration and support of the Griffith LAN/WAN environment with a primary focus on Palo Alto Networks firewall and security platforms. This role leads the architecture, deployment, and lifecycle management of next-generation firewall solutions across datacenters, branch locations, and cloud environments.

This role will also maintain and support the organizations Cisco based routing, switching, and WAN infrastructure. Provides direct technical support for all requirements in the planning, coordination, and implementation of releases, upgrades, or changes to network, and the range of products and productivity tools that support the testing and production environments relating to network computing.

This is your opportunity to utilize your Palo Alto knowledge to lead the design and architecture of scalable, secure network solutions across Griffith global network.

As a Senior Network Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Design, implement, and maintain Palo Alto Networks NGFW solutions across Griffith global network.
• Architect and manage Panorama centralized management, including templates, device groups, and policy hierarchy.
• Serve as final escalation point for Cisco routing/switching and Palo Alto firewall issues.
• Develop and enforce network security standards, segmentation, and high-availability strategies.
• Manage and optimize voice and collaboration platforms (Cisco Voice, SIP trunking).
• Oversee network performance monitoring, automation, and alerting systems.
• Lead or contribute to network modernization and cloud integration projects (Azure).
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Develop project plans and provide time estimates on related project work. Communicate status of projects.
• Coordinate with vendors and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and compliance with SLAs.
• Recommend purchase of products or services necessary to support the test and production operating environments.
• Provide business and technical consultation and support to users and other global technical units

The Senior Network Engineer position is well-suited for you if you:

• Have strong experience in Palo Alto firewall platforms including a background in network design, high availability, security, and voice integration.
• Possess good technical writing and communication skills to create and update design documents.
• Have hands-on experience with monitoring tools, automation (Python, Ansible), and cloud networking.
• Enjoy successfully managing projects, from design through implementation and documentation.
• Have a talent for analyzing and assessing network architecture requirements and determine optimum, cost-effective solutions.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year university or 8+ years of enterprise networking experience, including advanced Cisco routing/switching and Palo Alto firewall management.
• Advanced Palo alto Networks and Firewalls experience including designing, deploying, and troubleshooting LAN's, WAN's, Firewalls & Wireless networks with expertise in
• Palo Alto Firewall: proficiency in configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting Palo Alto Firewalls as well as utilizing to segment internal traffic
• Palo Alto Panorama
• IOS software: Proficiency in advanced switch/router setup, IP design and functionality, cabling infrastructure, network traffic troubleshooting, Cisco IOS and IOS related devices.
• Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions
• Cisco Wireless Solutions
• Cisco Catalyst SDWAN
• In depth experience with BGP and OSPF routing protocols.
• Candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• There is no relocation assistance available

What will set you apart:

• Industry certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE, or equivalent.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.

Griffith Foods embraces WorkFlex, allowing employees to work from home most of the time, and select options like compressed work weeks, flex time, etc. that creates an effective workplace where work patterns meet the needs of both employers & employees. Most professionals come into the office once a week. Periodic onsite meetings may occur at our Lombard or Alsip (IL) locations.

This role is affiliated to the Alsip, IL location, and candidates for this role need to reside within a commutable distance that location and will be required to come into that location. You may be asked to travel to other locations periodically for meetings.

At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish The World. We are a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA. Our product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.

At Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities. Learn more about us at

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.