Position Title: Network Engineer (Palo Alto Firewall)
Location: Miami, FL (5 Days onsite)
Experience: 12+ years with possible extension
Must have Technical/Functional Skills
* Minimum 6 plus years proven experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PA-Series, Panorama, GlobalProtect).
* Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF).
* Experience with Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) features like App-ID, User-ID, and Threat Intelligence.
* Familiarity with network security best practices and incident response.
* Hands-on experience with Panorama for centralized management.
* Knowledge of cloud firewall deployments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) is a plus.
* Palo Alto certifications (e.g., PCNSA, PCNSE) are highly desirable.
* Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
* Strong communication and documentation abilities
* Experience with other firewall platforms (e.g., Cisco ASA, Fortinet) is a plus.
* Familiarity with SIEM tools and network monitoring systems. Roles & Responsibilities
* Design, deploy, and manage Palo Alto firewalls across enterprise environments.
* Configure and maintain security policies, NAT rules, VPNs, and threat prevention features.
* Monitor firewall performance and logs to identify and mitigate potential threats.
* Collaborate with network and security teams to ensure seamless integration of firewall solutions.
* Perform regular firewall audits and compliance checks.
* Respond to and resolve firewall-related incidents and service requests.
* Maintain documentation for firewall configurations, policies, and procedures.
* Stay current with emerging threats and Palo Alto product updates. Generic Managerial Skills, If any
* Ability to plan, execute, and monitor security projects (e.g., firewall upgrades, incident response plans)
* Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or ITIL frameworks is a plus.
* Skilled in evaluating security risks and making informed decisions to mitigate threats.
* Prioritizing tasks based on business impact and urgency.
* Aligning network security initiatives with organizational goals.
* Working closely with network engineers, system admins, developers, and business units.
* Facilitating cross-functional communication during incident response or system changes.
* Coaching junior engineers on security best practices and tools (e.g., Palo Alto firewalls).
* Conducting workshops or knowledge-sharing sessions.
* Writing clear documentation, reports, and executive summaries.
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