Job Title:Specialist, IT InfrastructureJob Description:The Role:Our team is looking for a highly skilled R&D Lab Network Analyst with expertise in Palo Alto Firewalls. He/She has expertise in configuring, deploying, and managing Palo Alto firewalls using panorama, understanding networking protocols, network architecture, and security best practices to ensure projects align with business goals, while driving innovation and continuous improvement. Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) a plus.What You’ll Do:Design, implement, and deploy changes and updates to the Entegris R&D lab network environmentCollaborate with Cybersecurity to ensure the best practices are observed and implementedEnsure the security, scalability, and reliability of the R&D lab networksDrive innovation and stay current with the latest in network services and industry standard processesAct as R&D lab firewall SME for east/west traffic, and for R&D cloud operationsDocument system design and operational proceduresWhat We Seek:Ability to operate at varying levels including network strategy, technical design, and implementationCapable of collaborating and understanding requirements and set expectations for deliverablesWorks with leadership, architects, and infrastructure teams to analyze and improve connectivity, security, and cloud environmentAutomate the configuration, deployment, and maintenance of network related tasks and solutionsManage effective relationships and work in partnership with various IT and business teams for the implementation and support of network infrastructure products and servicesCreate and update documentation on new or existing platforms that include equipment lists/diagrams, and system specificationsProvide training and technical guidance, leadership, and end users when applicableOutstanding Candidates Will Have:Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of experience and education5+ years’ experience in networking technologies including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LAN/WAN, Routing, Switching, Palo Alto Firewalls/Panorama, IPv4/v6, and administration of routers/switches with a proven record of successful deployment and management of network security solutions at a mid-to large-scale enterprise networkRouting Protocol knowledge (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and experience with QOSStrong Core/Distributed/Edge/Access, data center, and security experience (GCP networking Experience a plus)Experience planning and executing projects that require contribution from cross-functional team membersExcellent verbal and written communication skills- this role is heavily collaborative