We are seeking an experienced Palo Alto Firewall Engineer with strong expertise in network security and firewall administration. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks firewalls and related security technologies.
Required Experience
- 5–8 years of hands-on experience in network security and firewall management
- Overall 10+ years of IT experience preferred
Mandatory Skills
- Palo Alto Networks Firewalls
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Key Responsibilities
- Configure, manage, and support Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW)
- Implement and maintain security policies, NAT rules, VPNs, and routing
- Manage Panorama for centralized firewall administration
- Monitor firewall performance, logs, and security alerts
- Perform firewall rule reviews, policy optimization, and cleanup activities
- Troubleshoot network connectivity and security-related issues
- Support security audits, compliance initiatives, and technical documentation
- Coordinate with infrastructure, application, and security teams for firewall changes and deployments
Required Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama
- Good understanding of TCP/IP, routing, NAT, VPN, SSL, and IPSec
- Experience with App-ID, User-ID, Threat Prevention, and URL Filtering
- Familiarity with change management and incident management processes
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification preferred
- Experience with other firewall technologies such as Cisco ASA/FTD or Fortinet FortiGate
- Knowledge of cloud security concepts across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform