Network & Firewall Engineer (Palo Alto Specialist)

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.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, 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.
• 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.