Network Engineer (zero Trust & Palo Alto)

Job Description

Network Engineer (Zero Trust & Palo Alto) CACI Network Services

Location: Hybrid/UK

Type: Permanent

CACI Network Services is seeking an experienced Network Engineer with strong expertise in Zero Trust Architecture , Palo Alto Networks , and secure enterprise networking to support critical customer environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support secure network infrastructure.
• Deploy and manage Palo Alto NGFW, Panorama, Prisma Access, and GlobalProtect .
• Implement Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and network segmentation strategies.
• Support LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, and cloud networking environments.
• Troubleshoot complex network and security incidents.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security and Infrastructure teams to enhance network resilience.

Essential Skills

• Strong experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and security platforms .
• Proven delivery of Zero Trust and network security projects.
• Expertise in BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, and SD-WAN .
• Experience with Azure and/or AWS networking .
• Knowledge of security frameworks and secure access technologies.

Desirable

• PCNSE certification.
• Experience within government, defence, or highly secure environments .
• Knowledge of automation tools such as Python or Ansible.

Experience

• 5+ years in Network Engineering.
• Experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical networks.
• Eligibility to obtain or hold UK security clearance is highly desirable.

Ideal Candidate: A hands-on network specialist with deep Palo Alto expertise and a strong understanding of Zero Trust security principles, capable of supporting complex and highly secure customer environments.