Sr Systems Engineer - Firewall

Role Overview: As a Sr. Systems Engineer - Firewall, you will have a passion for data networking, focusing on large, global security engineering for Palo Alto firewall architecture and operations. You will thrive in team-oriented environments and possess the technical depth to lead/influence/participate in engineering discussions, strategic planning, and roadmaps to ensure a robust, scalable, and secure network. Your responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and maintaining high-availability in multi-vsys Palo Alto firewall infrastructure, enforcing advanced security policies, performing troubleshooting on security incidents, leading firewall projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities: - Design, implement, and maintain high-availability in multi-vsys Palo Alto firewall infrastructure - Ensure disaster recovery designs for all firewall systems and services - Architect and enforce advanced security policies, including application-aware and user-based rules - Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis on complex security incidents and firewall-related network issues - Lead firewall projects and integrations with other security appliances and cloud platforms - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory and business requirements - Develop and maintain scripts for firewall configuration, automation, and health monitoring - Conduct security assessments, vulnerability testing, and risk analysis - Stay current with emerging threats and cybersecurity best practices - Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior engineers - Support networking escalations in an on-call rotation - Perform systems resource optimization activities and capacity planning - Drive continual process improvements through KPIs and automation Qualifications Required: - BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience - 5+ years of Core Firewall Experience - Next-Generation Firewall Engineer Certification from Palo Alto or equivalent experience - Expertise in diagnosing and solving complex problems - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Hardware expertise in Palo Alto Firewalls, PANOS, Panorama, Strata Cloud Manager - Advanced scripting skills in Python, Perl, iRules, TCL, Chef/Puppet or Go - Experience with SNMP-based monitoring tools and network-related monitoring tools - Experience with vendor management and contract negotiations About the Company: Williams-Sonoma India Pvt. Ltd. is a sourcing office established in 2013, based in Gurugram, India. The company handles versatile vendors across India, Nepal & Bangladesh, sourcing premium products across all categories of Home Furnishing. Williams-Sonoma Inc. is a premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States, operating globally with well-known brands in home furnishings.,