Staff IT Cloud Network Engineer

Staff IT Cloud Network Engineer Bengaluru, Karnataka, India IT Ref ID: JR-005278
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At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

Job Summary We are seeking a dynamic and highly technical Staff IT Cloud Network Engineer to join our fast-paced, high-growth organization. In this role, you will drive the architecture, implementation, and support of our cloud network solutions. The ideal candidate will leverage deep expertise in cloud networking and routing technologies, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and secure cloud network infrastructure Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure network architectures in public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. Configure and manage virtual networks, subnets, routing tables, VPNs, NAT gateways, and firewalls across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Proactively collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate networking with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and CI/CD pipelines. Deploy and manage hybrid cloud connectivity solutions such as AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and GCP Cloud Interconnect. Build and mature observability for cloud network deployments, monitoring performance and availability using native and third-party tools. Troubleshoot complex network issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective, lasting solutions. Implement and maintain network security controls, including Network Access Control Lists (NACLs), Security Groups, and network segmentation strategies. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for network designs, standards, and operational procedures.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a technical field, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent military experience. 5-10 years of relevant work experience in network engineering, with a significant focus on cloud environments. Strong, hands-on experience with one or more major cloud providers: AWS (VPC, Transit Gateway, Route 53), Azure (VNet, NSG, ExpressRoute), or GCP (VPC, Cloud Interconnect). Solid understanding of fundamental networking protocols and concepts, including TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, and firewalls. Demonstrated experience with hybrid cloud networking and deploying VPN/IPSec tunneling solutions. Preferred Qualifications Professional cloud certification (e.g., AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate). Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible. Familiarity with cloud-native monitoring, logging, and observability tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Datadog). Scripting skills in Python or another relevant language for network automation.

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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