Network Administrator | Palo Alto Experience

Position: Network Administrator

We are looking for a Network Administrator to join our growing Technology Services team. In this role, you will manage, secure, and optimize enterprise-level network environments, ensuring seamless connectivity, infrastructure automation, and alignment with security and compliance standards.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, tech-forward environment and want to work with modern network technologies, automation, and cloud platforms—this is your opportunity to grow.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

Must-Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

• At least 2–3 years of experience in infrastructure and 3–5 years as a Network Administrator

• Strong hands-on experience with:

  • Cisco networking devices

  • Palo Alto firewalls

  • Infoblox IPAM/DNS/DHCP

  • Azure Firewall and cloud routing

• Familiarity with ITIL-aligned incident, problem, and change management processes

• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and troubleshooting capabilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills (French reading is a plus)

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Micro Frontend Architecture, Bootstrap, Node.js

• Exposure to NetApp, Veeam, Commvault

• Awareness of ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR network compliance standards

• Background in scripting or automation using modern tools and infrastructure-as-code concepts

Job Responsibilities:

Network Operations & Support

• Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN/WLAN environments

• Configure and optimize routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and switching technologies (VLANs, STP, QoS)

• Maintain firewall security (Palo Alto, Fortinet) including VPNs, NAT, HA, and threat prevention features

• Ensure high availability and optimal performance across local and remote network segments

Monitoring & Incident Management

• Deploy and manage monitoring tools such as SolarWinds (NPM, NetFlow), SNMP, and syslog

• Analyze network events, generate alerts, and respond to incidents within SLA timelines

• Conduct root cause analysis, develop post-incident documentation, and recommend preventive solutions

Automation & Configuration Management

• Script and automate repetitive tasks using Python, Ansible, or PowerShell

• Implement and manage network infrastructure as code using Terraform and version control (Git)

Cloud & SD-WAN Integration

• Design and support SD-WAN overlays with dynamic path selection

• Integrate on-premises networks with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

• Manage traffic routing and VPNs to ensure secure, scalable cloud connectivity

DNS & IP Management

• Administer Infoblox for DNS/DHCP, IPAM, API integrations, and failover configurations

• Maintain DNS records (A, PTR, MX, CNAME) and support DNSSEC best practices

Documentation & Collaboration

• Create and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams (Visio), and SOPs

• Collaborate with cross-functional and distributed teams across geographies

• Share knowledge and assist in mentoring junior engineers as needed

Work Setup & Schedule:

• Hybrid work setup – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

• Willingness to work on ashifting schedule, including night shifts, weekends, and holidays as required to support global operations

• Flexibility for extended support during critical incidents or maintenance activities