Network Operations Tools Engineer

Job Title: Palo Alto
Job location: Hudson Yards (3 days in a week)

15+ Years experience required

What you ll do

Serve as the organization s subject matter expert on Palo Alto NGFW (PAN-OS) technologies, leveraging advanced features such as Application Identification (App-ID) and User Identification (User-ID)
Deploy, configure, manage, and optimize Palo Alto firewalls in an enterprise environment where stability is paramount
Architect, implement, and maintain Prisma Access SASE cloud security services to support a secure, scalable, and high-performing network infrastructure
Manage and support the firm s Prisma Access tenant, including advanced configurations and ongoing operational reliability
Ensure network security solutions integrate seamlessly across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments
Collaborate with technology and security teams to align network protections with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements
Leverage strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to rapidly diagnose and resolve complex networking and firewall issues
Operate effectively within a fast-paced financial services environment, where precision, reliability, and uptime are critical

What s required

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline
5 7+ years of hands-on network security experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries
Proven expertise in Palo Alto Networks technologies, including Next-Generation Firewalls (PAN OS), App ID, User ID, and high availability firewall architectures
Extensive experience designing, deploying, and managing Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solutions on platforms such as Prisma Access, Zscaler, and Netskope
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-availability firewall environments supporting financial institutions
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose complex issues under time constraints
Highly preferred certifications:
PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer)
PCSAE (Palo Alto Certified Security Automation Engineer)
CISSP, CCNP, Security+
In-depth knowledge of Zero Trust and micro-segmentation concepts, techniques and technical solutions
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Commitment to the highest ethical standards