We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Administrator with a strong focus on cloud-based infrastructure, particularly Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of enterprise network administration experience, with at least 3 years of hands-on expertise in Palo Alto firewalls and application-layer security. This role is pivotal in supporting our cloud-first strategy and leading network transition/migration projects, ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performing connectivity across a global footprint.

Experience with Palo Alto's extended security suite, including Global Protect, Prisma Access, Panorama, Cortex Data Lake, and DLP, is essential.

Workmode/Shift: Remote (3 PM - 12 AM IST)

Total Experience: 10 – 12 Years

Relevant Experience: 8 Years

• Experience: Minimum 8 years in enterprise network administration.

- Certifications: Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) is mandatory.

• Technical Expertise:

o Hands-on experience with virtual Palo Alto firewalls and GlobalProtect.

o Hands-on experience with Meraki Firewalls, Switches and Access points.

o Solid hands-on experience with Azure networking (building landing zones / Subnetting / Route tables / Peering / Network security groups)

o Proven track record in network migration projects (preferably cloud or hybrid environments).

Key Responsibilities:

- Architect, deploy, and manage Azure-based network infrastructure, including VNets,

Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, NSGs, Load Balancers, Private Endpoints, VPN, and

ExpressRoute.





- Support and lead network migration and transformation initiatives, especially from on-prem to Azure cloud.
- Configure, manage, and optimize Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including centralized management using Panorama and security extension through Prisma Access.
- Deploy and administer GlobalProtect for secure remote access across endpoints and locations.
- Leverage Cortex Data Lake for threat visibility and log analytics; implement and monitor Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies.
- Collaborate with cloud, application, and infrastructure teams to align networking with business services.
- Implement modern Zero Trust architectures, segmentation, and secure access controls.
- Monitor network health, security events, and performance using Azure Monitor,

Network Watcher, or third-party tools.
- Manage connectivity and SLAs with ISPs and cloud providers globally.
- Contribute to business continuity planning with cloud-first DR and failover strategies.

Essential Experience

- Cloud Networking : Advanced knowledge of cloud networking components and architecture. (Azure preferred)
- Cloud Migration/Transition Projects: Demonstrated success in leading or supporting network transition efforts to Azure or hybrid environments.
- Palo Alto Ecosystem: Deep experience with Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama, Prisma Access, GlobalProtect, Cortex Data Lake, and DLP.
- Application Layer Security: Proven experience configuring Layer 7 security and App-ID,Content-ID, and User-ID policies.
- WAF & Zero Trust Implementations: Hands-on with WAF deployments (CloudFlare or 3rd party) and Zero Trust frameworks.

📌 Senior Network Administrator (India)
🏢 Navsan
📍 India