Senior Network Engineer

Position Overview

 

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer 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 GlobalProtect, Prisma Access, Panorama, Cortex Data Lake, and DLP, is essential.

 

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.

• GlobalProtect: Configuration and support of GlobalProtect VPN for secure, scalable remote workforce access.

• Monitoring & Alerting: Network monitoring and alerting via Azure-native or external tools.

• Branch & Remote Site Networking: Management of distributed office networks, and site-to-site VPNs.

• Meraki Infrastructure : Familiarity with Meraki switches, APs, and firewalls.

• Network Inventory & Documentation: Strong documentation skills for network architecture and asset tracking.

 

Required Certifications

 

• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) 

• Azure Network Engineer Associate or equivalent certification

• Bonus: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar advanced cloud certifications

The workplace

Since 1932, we’ve been who people turn to in tough times. That’s a huge responsibility. It’s also a huge opportunity. McLarens is a premier independent loss adjusting and forensic technical services firm, with a global network that delivers consistently excellent service supported by deep local expertise.

Our work spans industries and the globe. From disaster relief to aviation, engineering to natural resources, our people get everything they need to impact lives on a global scale. We take our development seriously and offer careers that empower our people to strive for bigger goals and reach new heights. And we’ve got the expertise to help them get there: our Loss Adjusters boast an average of over 20 years' experience.

We’re building a culture where talent shines. Where ambition is everything. And people come first. It's your career, so why compromise?

What Drives Us:

At McLarens, our commitments shape every experience- for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.

• Purpose: Positively impacting people and communities across the globe.
• Progress: Excellence, expertise, and growth opportunities.
• Place: Our culture of empowerment, support and belonging.

The Benefits:

Our people live by a shared set of values: Excellence, Teamwork, Respect, Knowledge, Thought Leadership, and Accountability. Together, they contribute to an inclusive culture that will help you thrive.

Here’s what else we offer:

• Compensation: Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.

• Development: Access to technical training, global knowledge-sharing, and career growth

opportunities.

• Wellbeing & Flexibility: Support to balance professional and personal life (e.g., hybrid work,

flexible schedule where applicable).

• Global Exposure: Opportunity to work with colleagues and clients across different countries.

• Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where your voice and contribution are valued.

Individual progress, global purpose. It’s all here at McLarens.

Our Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.