Palo Alto Firewall Engineer

Job Title: Palo Alto Firewall Engineer
Work Location & Reporting Address: Atlanta, GA 30308 Hybrid Onsite (Candidates must be willing to go to client location when client requires)
Contract duration: 10 months
Does this position require Visa independent candidates only? Yes
Interview Process (Is face to face required?) In-person interview is required.

Job Details:
Minimum years of experience required: 10+ years
Certification needed: No

Must Have Skills:
• Palo Alto
• IAM

Detailed Job Description:
Palo Alto Firewall Engineer with 5-8 years of hands-on experience in network security and firewall administration. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks firewalls and related security technologies.

Key Responsibilities:
• Configure, manage, and support Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW).
• Implement and maintain security policies, NAT rules, VPNs, and routing.
• Manage Panorama for centralized firewall administration.
• Monitor firewall performance, logs, and security alerts.
• Perform rule reviews, policy optimization, and cleanup activities.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and security issues.
• Support security audits, compliance requirements, and documentation.
• Coordinate with application, infrastructure, and security teams for firewall changes.

Required Skills:
• 5-8 years of experience in network security and firewall management.
• Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama.
• Good knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, NAT, VPN, SSL, and IPSec.
• Experience with security features such as App-ID, User-ID, Threat Prevention, and URL Filtering.
• Familiarity with change management and incident management processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Preferred Certifications:
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification preferred.

Good to Have:
• Experience with other firewall technologies such as Cisco Systems ASA/FTD or Fortinet FortiGate.
• Knowledge of cloud security concepts in Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.