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