PCNSE Certified Palo Alto Firewall Engineer

Job Title

5-7 years in enterprise network engineering roles with a focus on firewalls; and

Three (3) years of hands-on experience configuring and supporting Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PA-series or VM-series).

Familiarity with Panorama, Palo Alto’s centralized management solution.

Knowledge of network segmentation, NAT, SSL decryption, and IPsec tunnels.

Must be able to travel to multiple sites as needed.

May require work outside standard business hours during deployments or maintenance windows.

Strong proficiency in on prem and cloud Panorama management

Ability to reconcile complex data sets

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Excellent organizational and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and levels

Knowledge of industry best practices for IT Network security

Technical proficiency in using office productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace)

Preferable professional certifications in Palo Alto firewall management.

Required Skills:

5 years of experience in enterprise network engineering roles with a focus on firewalls.

5 years of hands-on experience configuring and supporting Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PA-series or VM-series).

2 years of experience working with Panorama, Palo Alto’s centralized management solution.

5 years of knowledge and experience in network segmentation, NAT, SSL decryption, and IPsec tunnels.

5 years of strong proficiency in on-premises and cloud Panorama management.

5 years of knowledge of industry best practices for IT network security.

5 years of exceptional firewall configuration and management skills.

5 years of proven ability to review router configurations and migrate them to a firewall.

Professional certifications in Palo Alto firewall management are preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline.