Network Security Engineer (Palo Alto)

Remote • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago
Full Time
No Travel Required
Remote
$50 - $55/hr
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Skills

  • Network Security
  • Palo Alto
  • VMware
  • nsx

Summary

Enterprise Firewall Policy Engineer

About the Role:

We're seeking an experienced **Enterprise Firewall Policy Engineer** to join our team in a fast-paced enterprise environment. This role involves managing critical firewall infrastructure, policy development, and compliance initiatives across Palo Alto and VMware NSX Distributed Firewall platforms. You're a networking-focused engineer with a passion for security infrastructure. You thrive in collaborative team environments, maintain high attention to detail, and bring a strong work ethic and enthusiasm to complex technical challenges.

**Note:** This position requires flexibility for night and weekend shift support as part of our operational team rotation.

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and VMware NSX Distributed Firewalls in large enterprise environments
  • Demonstrated expertise in Enterprise Firewall policy management and migration projects
  • Proven experience with firewall policy reviews, compliance assessments, and remediation
  • Strong understanding of enterprise network security architecture and best practices
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related analytical field

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Recent, direct experience with VMware NSX DFW policy management (not hardware administration)
  • Palo Alto firewall certifications (PCNSE or equivalent)
  • Experience with Tufin or similar firewall policy compliance tools
  • Automation experience using Python and/or Terraform for firewall rule management and reporting
  • Track record with large-scale policy migrations

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and manage enterprise firewall policies across Palo Alto and VMware NSX environments
  • Lead firewall policy reviews and compliance remediation efforts
  • Create and troubleshoot firewall rules to support business requirements
  • Collaborate with security and network teams on policy optimization and compliance
  • Support operational tasks during evening and weekend shifts as needed
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  • Dice Id: 90860665
  • Position Id: 8927113
  • Posted 2 hours ago
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