Senior Network / Palo Alto Engineer

Senior Network / Palo Alto Engineer

Location: Plano, TX (Remote) Fulltime Salary Range: $100,000-$125,000/Year

Job Description Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Expert knowledge of network fundamentals, including protocols, server/desktop environments, network hardware/software, network management tools
• Strong understanding of Network / Micro / Application Segmentation based on secure data flows
• Hands on expertise in Palo Alto firewall policy design, review, implementation, and troubleshooting
• Ability to understand and evaluate Data Flows
• Ability to write allow/deny policies based on communicated criteria
• Ability to parse firewall logs and create/modify rules based on validated data flows
• Strong understanding of Security Access Rules, ACLs, source/destination rules
• Understanding of protocol communication, active/passive ports, and their relevance in rules creation
• Experience in IP Address Subnetting and Management
• Ability to analyze large datasets using Excel (vLookup, IF, Average, Search, Pivot Tables, Sort, Filter)
• Required certification: CCNP or higher (active)
• 15+ years total IT industry experience and 8+ years as a Security Consultant with Palo Alto
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, or Arista network hardware/software
• Operational experience with Illumio Host Agent

Desired Skills: Network Security

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.