Network & Firewall Engineer (Palo Alto Specialist)

You are seeking a highly skilled Network & Firewall Engineer with strong expertise in network infrastructure and hands-on experience managing firewalls, particularly Palo Alto firewalls. Your role will involve ensuring the security, stability, and efficiency of the network infrastructure while supporting ongoing projects and day-to-day operations. Key Responsibilities: - Design, configure, and manage Palo Alto firewalls and related security policies. - Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network performance and security. - Implement, manage, and maintain network infrastructure including routing, switching, and VPN solutions. - Perform firewall rule reviews, updates, and optimization to maintain compliance and security. - Collaborate with IT, Security, and Infrastructure teams to ensure secure connectivity across environments. - Conduct regular network and firewall audits, risk assessments, and incident response activities. - Provide technical support, documentation, and knowledge transfer to team members. Required Skills & Qualifications: - Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, etc.). - Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls (configuration, troubleshooting, security policies, Panorama). - Good understanding of network security concepts, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and threat analysis. - Experience in managing enterprise-level LAN, WAN, and VPN infrastructures. - Familiarity with firewall migration, upgrades, and policy optimization. - Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. - Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Preferred Qualifications: - Palo Alto certifications (e.g., PCNSA, PCNSE) highly desirable. - Experience with other Network/firewall/security platforms (Meraki, Fortinet, Check Point) is a plus. - Knowledge of cloud networking and security (AWS, Azure, GCP) is an advantage. If you are interested or have any references, please share your updated resume to karthik.kumar@acldigital.com.,