Network Engineer (Azure Cloud Networking)

A travel client based in Woodland hills is looking for a seasoned Network Engineer to join their infrastructure and IT operations group. This client operates a fleet of over 100 ships, sailing the world's oceans, including expeditions to Antarctica as well as navigating iconic inland waterways from the Mississippi to the Mekong in Vietnam. With global offices, including Marketing and Sales headquarters in Los Angeles and the Operational Head Office in Basel, they deliver world-class experiences supported by cutting-edge technology.
The Senior Network & Cloud Engineer will be a key member of the Global IT Infrastructure team, focusing primarily on Palo Alto security platforms, Azure networking, and US office network operations.
You will drive automation, optimization, and security for network operations, applying NetDevOps principles to ensure scalability, resilience, and compliance. Reporting to the Enterprise Network Architect, you will collaborate across teams to deliver robust, cloud-integrated network solutions.
While focused on our Office Networks, the role will also provide occasional support for shipboard networks and communications technologies such as Starlink, VSAT, and 4G/5G
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
• Design, implement, and automate network configurations for Palo Alto firewalls and Azure networking.
• Contribute to the development and integration of CI/CD pipelines for network automation, working closely with DevOps and cloud teams.
• Coordinate and oversee network system updates, patches, and configuration changes.
• Provide technical leadership for US office network infrastructure and connectivity.
• Manage Palo Alto Panorama and Prisma Cloud environments
• Oversee network updates, patches, and configuration changes with minimal downtime.
• Implement monitoring and observability solutions for complex networks, including telemetry streaming
• Act as escalation point for critical network issues and incident resolution.
• Document processes for continuous service improvement and operational excellence.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and automation tools to improve network agility and security.
Manage and optimize Meraki networks for US offices, including wireless, switching
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Required Skills & Experience
• BA or BS in Information Technology or equivalent field
• In-depth technical knowledge of Palo Alto Firewalls, Prisma Cloud and Panorama, Azure Networking, Network systems and architectures.
• Strong background in network automation using tools like Ansible, Terraform or similar
• Advanced troubleshooting and network analysis skills.
• Monitoring techniques for complex networks, telemetry streaming
• An innovative approach to problem solving through analytics and automation
Able to work independently and collaboratively, and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Experience in Azure DevOps or other CI/CD tools
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCPA, CCIE, PCNSE, AZ-700, or equivalent highly desirable.
• Maritime or Aerospace industry experience would be a plus
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.