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Coordinate with local teams and vendors, problem-solve and restore service as needed.\nMonitor Palo Alto firewall logs to identify and report traffic anomalies.\nTroubleshoot WAN/MPLS circuit issues and open tickets with ISPs.\n\nRequired Skills\n\nQualifications:\n\nRequires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field plus 3+ years of relevant work experience in network support. 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