Senior Cybersecurity Technologist

Employment Type: Part-Time



Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Technologist with proven experience managing critical network operations in a 24/7 high-availability environment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Palo Alto technologies, strong analytical skills, and experience designing secure network architectures.



Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW)
• Configure and maintain GlobalProtect VPN and Panorama for centralized security management
• Develop and enforce network security policies, including:
  • Network Address Translation (NAT)
  • Security Profiles
  • URL Filtering
  • Threat Prevention
  • SSL Decryption
• Perform deep packet inspection and analysis using tools such as Wireshark and PAN-OS
• Conduct log analysis and root cause investigation to resolve complex network and security issues
• Maintain and support high-availability network environments to ensure continuous uptime

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto platforms and configurations
• Proven track record in network security design and implementation
• Strong experience in network troubleshooting and incident response
• Ability to operate effectively in mission-critical, 24/7 environments

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.