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Role & responsibilities We are looking for Palo Alto Firewall Engineer for one of our Client at Gurugram, if interested, please reach out to me on 9985751395 or else rekha.srikumar@locuz.com and who can join with us immediately. Design & Implementation: Participate in the design and architecture of network security solutions utilizing Palo Alto Networks firewalls. Implement and deploy Palo Alto Networks firewalls (physical and virtual) across various environments. Configuration & Management: Configure, manage, and optimize security policies (Security Rules, NAT, QoS, Policy Based Forwarding, etc.) on Palo Alto firewalls. Administer and fine-tune advanced threat prevention features including Threat Prevention, WildFire, URL Filtering, DNS Security, and Enterprise DLP. Manage VPNs (Site-to-Site, GlobalProtect VPN) for secure remote access and branch office connectivity. Configure and maintain Panorama for centralized management of multiple Palo Alto firewalls. Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Monitor firewall logs and alerts for security incidents and performance issues. Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot complex network security problems related to firewall functionality, connectivity, and performance. Utilize Packet Tracer, traffic logs, and other Palo Alto tools for in-depth analysis. Security & Compliance: Ensure firewall configurations adhere to industry best practices, security policies, and compliance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS). Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of firewall configurations. Participate in incident response activities related to network security events. Maintenance & Upgrades: Perform regular maintenance, software upgrades, and patch management for Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama. Develop and maintain documentation for firewall configurations, network diagrams, and operational procedures. Collaboration & Support: Collaborate with other IT teams (Network, Systems, Applications) to ensure seamless integration of security solutions. Provide expert-level support and guidance to junior engineers and other teams on Palo Alto Networks technologies. Preferred candidate profile Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and managing Palo Alto Networks firewalls in an enterprise environment. Experience with advanced security features such as WildFire, Threat Prevention, URL Filtering, and GlobalProtect. Experience with network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF), routing, and switching.
