Network & Firewall Engineer (Palo Alto Specialist)

Design, configure, and manage Palo Alto firewalls and related security policies.

Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network performance and security.

Implement, manage, and maintain network infrastructure including routing, switching, and VPN solutions.

Perform firewall rule reviews, updates, and optimization to maintain compliance and security.

Collaborate with IT, Security, and Infrastructure teams to ensure secure connectivity across environments.

Conduct regular network and firewall audits, risk assessments, and incident response activities.

Provide technical support, documentation, and knowledge transfer to team members.

Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, VLANs, VPNs, etc.).

Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls (configuration, troubleshooting, security policies, Panorama).

Good understanding of network security concepts, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and threat analysis.

Experience in managing enterprise-level LAN, WAN, and VPN infrastructures.

Familiarity with firewall migration, upgrades, and policy optimization.

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Palo Alto certifications (e.g., PCNSA, PCNSE) highly desirable.

Experience with other Network/firewall/security platforms (Meraki, Fortinet, Check Point) is a plus.

Knowledge of cloud networking and security (AWS, Azure, GCP) is an advantage.