Network Engineer - Palo Alto NGFW SME (Migration & Infrastructure)

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Job Title: Network Engineer - Palo Alto NGFW SME (Migration & Infrastructure)

Location: Princeton, NJ

Type: Contract -Hybrid(onsite and remote)

Responsibilities

• Lead the migration to PA-7500 chassis (HA clustering) managed via Panorama (M-700).
• Perform technical remediation of security objects, including tags, services, and address groups, especially in complex configurations.
• Support phased hardware refresh and firewall modernization efforts in a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Guide internal teams with SME-level expertise, providing leadership and knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure smooth project execution.
• Contribute to microsegmentation strategies and initiatives such as secure guest Wi-Fi deployments.
• Support onboarding of SCM (Strata Cloud Manager) and SLS as part of environment enhancements.
• Troubleshoot physical layer issues, including SFP connectivity, in a large, high-impact network environment.
  
  

Requirements:

• Expert-level experience with Palo Alto Networks NGFW platforms, especially PA-5200 / PA-5400 / PA-7500 series firewalls.
• Proven hands-on experience with Panorama (M-700).
• Strong networking background with BGP routing protocols.
• Experience working in large-scale environments with 200 firewalls.
• Ability to troubleshoot physical layer connectivity issues, including SFPs.
• Exposure to Juniper-based network environments, including routers and switches.
• Experience with SCM (Strata Cloud Manager) and SLS (preferred).
• Ability to lead complex security configuration remediation projects.
  
  

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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