Senior Network Engineer (Palo Alto or Checkpoint)

Senior Network Engineer (Palo Alto or Checkpoint) Heico - 3.0 Hollywood, FL Job Details Full-time $90,000 - $135,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Career development plan Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Computer Science Load balancers Customer service Technical documentation Load balancing Fiber optic network Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) Cisco routers/switches implementation Incident response IT monitoring tools Wireless communication system operation Network monitoring tools Associate's degree SD-WAN Information Technology Full Job Description HEICO is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our corporate team for full time direct hire role in Hollywood, FL.

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH PALO ALTO OR CHECKPOINT FIREWALLS.

Role Description:

Responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure to support data, voice, video, and wireless services. Provides hands-on support for routers, switches, Palo Alto next-generation firewalls , VMware NSX, and load balancers while optimizing network performance, resiliency, and security. This role requires strong, hands-on, primary expertise with Palo Alto firewalls , including administration, policy management, NAT, VPNs, threat prevention, logging, and troubleshooting in complex enterprise environments. Experience with Check Point firewalls is strongly desired as a secondary platform. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Network Design & Maintenance Configure and manage LAN/WAN environments, VLANs, VPNs, and subnetting. Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot network hardware, including routers, switches, Palo Alto and Check Point firewalls, and access points. Implement and manage Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and SD-WAN solutions. Maintain fiber switches and associated infrastructure. Optimize network performance through monitoring, troubleshooting, and proactive upgrades. Design and support secure network segmentation and traffic flows through proper firewall policy design and network security architecture. Work with virtualized networking environments (VMware NSX, vCenter). Security & Compliance Administer, configure, and troubleshoot Palo Alto next-generation firewalls . Manage and optimize security policies, NAT rules, zone-based controls, application-based policies, URL filtering, threat prevention, logging, and high availability on Palo Alto platforms. Perform firewall change management, rule review, policy cleanup, and ongoing optimization to maintain a secure and efficient rule base. Monitor firewall activity, investigate alerts and traffic logs, and support incident response and root cause analysis related to network security events. Provide support for Check Point firewalls as a strongly desired secondary platform, including policy review, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Enforce IT security policies, including access controls and 802.1X authentication. Conduct network security audits, vulnerability assessments, and remediation support. Partner with internal teams and vendors to implement firewall/security changes aligned with business and compliance requirements. Wireless Networking Manage Cisco Meraki wireless access points. Ensure secure and efficient wireless connectivity. Require a working knowledge of StrataCloud. Support & Documentation Provide technical support and incident response within SLA guidelines. Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Collaborate with cross-functional teams for issue resolution. Telecom Support Proficient in voice traffic flow and related technology. Troubleshooting circuits and ISP related issues.

Requirements Education:

Associate's degree in IT, Computer Science, or Engineering required; Bachelor's preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in a fast paced and dynamic technical support environment or equivalent with a combination of education and experience.

Certifications:

Required :

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or equivalent enterprise networking experience.

Strongly Preferred :

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) or higher-level relevant Palo Alto certification.

Preferred :

Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or equivalent Check Point certification.

Technical Skills:

Expertise in routing, switching (L2/L3), and network security. Proficiency in fiber infrastructure and load balancers. Experience with Cisco platforms (ISE, VoIP, Meraki). Knowledge of network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, LiveAction). Understanding of SD-WAN, cloud networking, and virtualization.

Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving, time management, and customer service skills. Ability to document procedures and effectively communicate with stakeholders.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs for hardware installations. Work in a quiet office environment with occasional field visits. Travel required up to 30%.

Pay:

$90,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of firewall experience do you have? How many years of experience do you have working with Palo Alto? How many years of experience do you have with Checkpoint?

Work Location:

In person