Palo Alto Firewall Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Palo Alto Firewall Engineer with strong expertise in network security and firewall administration. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks firewalls and related security technologies. Required Experience 5–8 years of hands‑on experience in network security and firewall management Overall 10+ years of IT experience preferred Mandatory Skills Palo Alto Networks Firewalls Identity and Access Management (IAM) 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 firewall rule reviews, policy optimization, and cleanup activities Troubleshoot network connectivity and security‑related issues Support security audits, compliance initiatives, and technical documentation Coordinate with infrastructure, application, and security teams for firewall changes and deployments Required Skills Strong hands‑on experience with Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama Good understanding of TCP/IP, routing, NAT, VPN, SSL, and IPSec Experience with App‑ID, User‑ID, Threat Prevention, and URL Filtering Familiarity with change management and incident management processes Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills Preferred Qualifications Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification preferred Experience with other firewall technologies such as Cisco ASA/FTD or Fortinet FortiGate Knowledge of cloud security concepts across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform #J-18808-Ljbffr Veriipro