We’re seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in wireless technologies, F5 load balancing, and Palo Alto firewalls to join our global infrastructure team. This role is ideal for a technical leader who thrives in complex environments, understands the business impact of network performance, and is passionate about securing and optimizing enterprise networks.You’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining high-performance wireless networks, managing advanced F5 configurations, and enforcing robust security policies through Palo Alto platforms—all while collaborating with global IT teams to support mission-critical systems.🔧 Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise-grade wireless networks using Aruba and Cisco Meraki, ensuring coverage, performance, and security</li><li>Manage and optimize F5 LTM/GTM environments, including traffic steering, SSL offloading, and application delivery</li><li>Implement and maintain Palo Alto firewalls, including policy creation, threat prevention, and access control</li><li>Monitor and troubleshoot network performance using tools like SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, and F5 Analytics</li><li>Ensure secure authentication via Cisco ISE (802.1x, RADIUS, TACACS) across wired and wireless infrastructure</li><li>Maintain proxy solutions such as Zscaler, McAfee, and Palo Alto GlobalProtect</li><li>Collaborate with global IT teams to address security concerns and implement new systems</li><li>Document network architecture, cabling layouts, and operational procedures</li><li>Participate in on-call rotation and support a Follow the Sun operational model</li><li>Support telephony systems including Audiocodes SBC and Microsoft Teams integration</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards across network infrastructure</li></ul>

8–10 years of experience as a Network Engineer in a global enterprise environmentBachelor of Science in Networking or related fieldStrong expertise in wireless networking (Aruba, Cisco Meraki), including site surveys and performance tuningAdvanced experience with F5 LTM/GTM and F5 Silverline WAFProven track record managing Palo Alto firewalls and security policiesFamiliarity with Cisco ISE authentication protocolsExperience with proxy solutions and remote access technologiesCloud networking experience across Azure, AWS, and GCPAutomation skills using Python, Ansible, or scripting toolsF5 LTM certification is a plusExcellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills

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Houston, TX
onsite
Permanent
140000.00 - 175000.00 USD / Yearly
We’re seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in wireless technologies, F5 load balancing, and Palo Alto firewalls to join our global infrastructure team. This role is ideal for a technical leader who thrives in complex environments, understands the business impact of network performance, and is passionate about securing and optimizing enterprise networks.You’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining high-performance wireless networks, managing advanced F5 configurations, and enforcing robust security policies through Palo Alto platforms—all while collaborating with global IT teams to support mission-critical systems.🔧 Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise-grade wireless networks using Aruba and Cisco Meraki, ensuring coverage, performance, and security</li><li>Manage and optimize F5 LTM/GTM environments, including traffic steering, SSL offloading, and application delivery</li><li>Implement and maintain Palo Alto firewalls, including policy creation, threat prevention, and access control</li><li>Monitor and troubleshoot network performance using tools like SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, and F5 Analytics</li><li>Ensure secure authentication via Cisco ISE (802.1x, RADIUS, TACACS) across wired and wireless infrastructure</li><li>Maintain proxy solutions such as Zscaler, McAfee, and Palo Alto GlobalProtect</li><li>Collaborate with global IT teams to address security concerns and implement new systems</li><li>Document network architecture, cabling layouts, and operational procedures</li><li>Participate in on-call rotation and support a Follow the Sun operational model</li><li>Support telephony systems including Audiocodes SBC and Microsoft Teams integration</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards across network infrastructure</li></ul>
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