Firewall Engineer
RIT Solutions, Inc.
Duties/Responsibilities :
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, management information systems, or a related discipline. Or minimum of 8 years of demonstratable experience in Palo Alto security solutions or equivalent work experience demonstrating expertise in Palo Alto Firewall configurations and device management. Minimum Requirements :
- Perform router replacement with firewall, policy configurations, software updates, and health monitoring.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to plan and execute firewall replacement projects at partner sites.
- Implement secure network designs, including site-to-site VPNs, DMZs, and segmentation policies.
- Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for firewall-related security incidents, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis (RCA).
- Conduct periodic firewall reviews and ensure compliance with organizational security policies and standards.
- Work with the cybersecurity team to ensure firewall configurations align with audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI, NIST).
- Support testing at data centers and prepare documentation to aid implementation at remote or partner sites.
- Design, configure, implement, install, and manage Palo Alto devices including firewalls and support any needed integration with existing tools in both on-premises and remote locations.
- Support device migration, troubleshooting, and diagnosis which may include site surveys, site-to-site visits, and testing validation.
- Continuous monitoring and assessment of network security by testing and implementing security technologies and management of device operations and maintenance.
- Provide customers with Palo Alto security solutions based on infrastructure requirements.
- Collaborate in the design and implementation of complex network technologies (Data Center, Cloud, Hybrid)
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Firewall Rules, Configurations, Change Control records, and Work Instructions
- Perform platform lifecycle management activities (patching, monitoring, upgrades, policy configuration, etc.)
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, management information systems, or a related discipline. Or minimum of 8 years of demonstratable experience in Palo Alto security solutions or equivalent work experience demonstrating expertise in Palo Alto Firewall configurations and device management. Minimum Requirements :
- 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.
- 5 years in enterprise network engineering roles with a focus on firewalls; - 5 years
- Hands-on experience configuring and supporting Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PA-series or VM-series). - 5 years
- Familiarity with Panorama, Palo Alto's centralized management solution. - 2 years
- Knowledge of network segmentation, NAT, SSL decryption, and IPsec tunnels. - 5 years
- Strong proficiency in on prem and cloud Panorama management - 5 years
- Knowledge of industry best practices for IT Network security - 5 years
- Exceptional Firewall configuration and management skills. - 5 years
- Proven ability to review router configuration and migrate to a firewall. - 5 years
- Preferable professional certifications in Palo Alto firewall management.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, management information systems, or a related discipline. - Required
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