Palo Alto Firewall Engineer

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, configuration, management, and troubleshooting of Palo Alto Networks security infrastructure. You must have a deep understanding of network security principles, advanced threat protection, and best practices for securing enterprise networks to maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of network assets and data. Key Responsibilities: Design & Implementation: - Participate in designing and architecting network security solutions with Palo Alto Networks firewalls. - Implement and deploy Palo Alto Networks firewalls (physical and virtual) across different environments. Configuration & Management: - Configure, manage, and optimize security policies on Palo Alto firewalls, including Security Rules, NAT, QoS, and Policy Based Forwarding. - Administer advanced threat prevention features like 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 comply with industry best practices, security policies, and compliance requirements such as 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 to ensure seamless integration of security solutions. - Provide expert-level support and guidance to junior engineers and other teams on Palo Alto Networks technologies. Qualifications: Education: Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field. Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls in an enterprise environment. Technical Skills (Required): - Expertise in Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW). - Strong understanding of network security concepts. - Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting VPN technologies. - Familiarity with cloud security concepts and securing cloud environments with Palo Alto. - Experience with scripting languages for automation is a plus. Certifications (Preferred): - Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) - Highly Preferred - Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) - Other relevant industry certifications are a plus.,