Senior Network Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Network Engineer

Duration: 3‑month Contract‑to‑Hire

Location: Menlo Park, CA

Compensation: $95–$105/hour (W2)

Conversion Salary: $198,000- $260,000 annually

Benefits: Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

One of our clients is a well‑established private family office that manages a diverse portfolio of operating businesses, investments, and philanthropic initiatives. The organization supports multiple affiliated entities across a range of industries and operates in a high‑trust, high‑performance environment .

You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-grade network and security systems , with a strong focus on Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Panorama . Your expertise will directly impact network reliability, performance, and security through thoughtful design, disciplined change management, and operational excellence.

This is a senior-level role requiring deep experience in networking and network security , particularly within Palo Alto Networks and Cisco/Meraki wired and wireless environments .

Key Responsibilities

• Network Implementation: Design, configure, and deploy LAN, WAN, and wireless networks, including switches, firewalls, access points, and supporting systems.
• Palo Alto Networks Ownership: Lead configuration, management, and troubleshooting of Palo Alto NGFWs and Panorama , including security policy, NAT, and threat prevention.
• Wired & Wireless Operations: Manage Cisco switching and Meraki wireless environments, including deployment, tuning, and capacity planning.
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Act as a senior escalation point for network incidents; perform deep root cause analysis (RCA) to maintain uptime and performance.
• Documentation & Collaboration: Maintain accurate network documentation and partner closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver projects and resolve issues.

Required Qualifications

• Senior Network Engineer with 8+ years of experience
• Strong, hands‑on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls
• Proven expertise with Panorama (templates, device groups, HA, best practices)
• Deep experience with Cisco IOS and Meraki switching and wireless
• Strong troubleshooting skills across networking and security domains
• Professional, polished demeanor with strong customer‑service instincts
• Ability to perform well under pressure in a fast‑moving environment

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.