Senior Cloud Network Engineer

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is a legal services firm seeking a Senior Cloud Network Engineer. The role designs, implements, and operates secure cloud and hybrid networking environments supporting on-premises infrastructure, cloud platforms, offices, and remote users. The engineer advances Zero Trust architecture, manages network security controls and secure remote access, and supports troubleshooting, governance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and operate cloud and hybrid network architectures, including routing, segmentation, secure connectivity, and high‑availability network services supporting offices, cloud platforms, and remote users
• Engineer and operate Zero Trust networking controls, including least‑privilege access, segmentation, identity‑aware access enforcement, and continuous verification across network paths
• Implement, manage, and support Palo Alto Networks platforms, including next‑generation firewalls, Panorama security policy management, and secure remote access solutions (e.g., Prisma Access / GlobalProtect)
• Support cloud networking services and integrations, including connectivity for Azure workloads and SaaS platforms, and partner on cloud migration and modernization initiatives
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and incident response for network and secure connectivity issues; partner with service desk, cloud, and security teams to resolve complex, high‑impact incidents
• Develop and maintain network documentation, standards, diagrams, and runbooks; participate in change management, audits, and continuous improvement of network services

Requirements:

• • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Networking, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and hands‑on enterprise experience supporting network and security infrastructure
• • Palo Alto Networks certifications (e.g., PCNSA, PCNSE), Cloud networking or security certifications (e.g., Azure‑focused networking credentials), Industry security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP)
• • Hands‑on enterprise experience designing and supporting cloud and hybrid network environments
• • Strong understanding of Zero Trust networking principles and secure network architecture
• • Experience administering enterprise network security platforms, preferably Palo Alto Networks technologies
• • Experience supporting secure remote access solutions for large user populations
• • Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills in an enterprise environment
• • Experience operating in regulated or security‑sensitive environments