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:

• 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

• 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

• Script and automate repetitive tasks using Python, Ansible, or PowerShell
• Implement and manage network infrastructure as code using Terraform and version control (Git)

• 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

• Administer Infoblox for DNS/DHCP, IPAM, API integrations, and failover configurations
• Maintain DNS records (A, PTR, MX, CNAME) and support DNSSEC best practices

• 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 a shifting schedule, including night shifts, weekends, and holidays as required to support global operations
• Flexibility for extended support during critical incidents or maintenance activities