Senior Network Engineer

Overview Direct message the job poster from Strategic Systems Inc Role Summary Join a dynamic financial technology team as a Senior Network Engineer responsible for building and maintaining secure, high-performance network environments. You’ll design and implement Cisco and Palo Alto-based architectures supporting multiple credit unions, ensuring reliability, scalability, and compliance with financial regulations. This is a hands-on engineering role—perfect for someone who loves designing solutions, leading deployments, and staying at the forefront of network innovation. Key Responsibilities Design and implement enterprise network architectures using Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, and ASA/Firepower platforms. Configure and manage Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama for centralized policy enforcement. Oversee LAN/WAN connectivity, VPN, QoS, VLANs, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP). Conduct network security audits, optimize configurations, and mitigate vulnerabilities. Collaborate with solution architects to align designs with business needs. Lead deployment projects, firmware upgrades, and performance tuning initiatives. Document configurations, topologies, and SOPs. Mentor junior engineers and engage with vendors for technology evaluations. Must-Have Skills Cisco Routing/Switching (Nexus, Catalyst, ASA/Firepower) Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama LAN/WAN design, VPN, VLAN, and QoS Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) Network security auditing and documentation Experience in compliance-driven (SOX, PCI, FDIC) environments Preferred Skills Cloud networking or SDN familiarity Cisco SD-WAN or Meraki experience Server and security administration Don’t Apply If You’ve never worked with both Cisco and Palo Alto technologies in enterprise environments. You lack Panorama configuration or administration experience. You haven’t supported financial or compliance-regulated networks . You’ve only done network monitoring or support—not design and architecture. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Strategic Systems Inc by 2x Get notified about new Network Engineer jobs in Phoenix, AZ . Mesa, AZ $99,430.24 - $144,242.38 1 month ago Scottsdale, AZ $123,500 - $212,850 3 weeks ago Tempe, AZ $100,575 - $167,625 18 hours ago Phoenix, AZ $118,456 - $153,992 2 weeks ago Scottsdale, AZ $60,000 - $75,000 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr