Expert – AWS / Azure + Palo Alto Virtual Firewalls

Role : Expert – Cloud Security (AWS / Azure + Palo Alto Virtual Firewalls)

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About Cloudnomics

cloud optimization, security, and resilience

Expert in AWS / Azure with strong hands-on expertise in Palo Alto Networks Virtual Firewalls (VM-Series, CN-Series)

Role Overview

Cloud Security Expert (AWS / Azure + Palo Alto)

deep hands-on experience in both cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Design and implement

  secure cloud network architectures

  in

  AWS and Azure

  .
• Deploy and configure

  Palo Alto VM-Series (and CN-Series for containers)

  firewalls in cloud-native environments.
• Integrate Palo Alto firewalls with cloud services such as

  VPC/VNet, Transit Gateway, VPN, ExpressRoute, Load Balancers, Security Groups, NSGs

  .
• Define and enforce

  Zero Trust architectures

  in multi-cloud deployments.

Deployment & Implementation

• Lead firewall provisioning, clustering (HA), and configuration for hybrid/multi-cloud projects.
• Set up security policies, NAT, routing, VPNs (IPSec/SSL), and threat prevention features in Palo Alto firewalls.
• Deploy firewalls via

  Terraform, ARM templates, CloudFormation

  , or other automation tools.
• Configure integrations with

  Panorama

  for centralized policy and logging management.

Cloud Security & Compliance

• Implement

  secure connectivity between on-premise and cloud

  environments.
• Ensure compliance with frameworks such as

  ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS

  .
• Define and maintain governance for

  IAM, role-based access, and key management

  in AWS/Azure.

Operations & Optimization

• Perform firewall upgrades, rule optimizations, and performance tuning.
• Integrate with

  logging and monitoring tools

  (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, SIEMs).
• Troubleshoot complex networking and security issues across hybrid environments.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work with client stakeholders, project managers, and engineers to deliver successful projects.
• Provide

  technical workshops and enablement sessions

  on Palo Alto VM-Series in cloud environments.
• Act as a

  SME for cloud security and firewall virtualization

  within Cloudnomics.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.

• 7+ years of cybersecurity / network security experience

  , with

  3+ years in AWS / Azure cloud security

  .
• Proven hands-on experience in deploying and managing

  Palo Alto VM-Series or CN-Series firewalls

  in cloud environments.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in

  AWS (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, IAM, WAF, CloudWatch)

  .
• Expertise in

  Azure (VNet, ExpressRoute, NSG, Azure Firewall policies, Monitor, Defender for Cloud)

  .
• Deep knowledge of

  Palo Alto Networks NGFW, VM-Series, CN-Series, Panorama

  .
• Familiarity with

  Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code

  for firewall automation.
• Strong understanding of

  networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, IPSec, GRE, SSL, DNS, DHCP)

  .

Certifications (Preferred)

• Palo Alto PCNSE (Certified Network Security Engineer)

• Palo Alto Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE)

• AWS Certified Security – Specialty / AWS Solutions Architect

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

Soft Skills

• Strong client-facing communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead technical engagements.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on

  cutting-edge multi-cloud security projects

  with global enterprises.
• Exposure to

  Palo Alto’s cloud security portfolio (VM-Series, CN-Series, Prisma Cloud)

  .
• Collaborative and innovation-driven culture.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• 100% remote work flexibility.