Palo Alto Firewall Engineer

  • ATLANTA, GA
  • Posted 23 days ago | Updated 5 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Palo Alto
Policies and procedures
Information Technology
Network design
Network security
Firewall administration
Security policy
Incident management
Network protocols
TCP/IP
Regulatory Compliance
Problem solving
Systems engineering
Firewall
Network
Security clearance
Management
Cisco
Documentation
Auditing
Policies
Firmware
Collaboration
Design
Training
DNS
DHCP
Virtual private network
IDS
IPS
Scripting
Automation
Communication
SAP BASIS
FOCUS

Job Details

Job ID: 2407422

Location: ATLANTA, GA, US

Date Posted: 2024-05-24

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Network Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a Palo Alto Firewall Engineer in Atlanta, GA. This position will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity, availability, and security of our network infrastructure by managing and maintaining our Palo Alto firewall systems. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with Palo Alto Networks technologies and a strong understanding of network security principles.

Firewall Management: Configure, deploy, and manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls, ensuring optimal performance and security. Integration with Cisco

Security Policy Implementation: Develop and implement security policies and procedures in accordance with industry best practices and organizational requirements.

Monitoring and Analysis: Monitor firewall performance and security logs to identify and respond to potential threats and vulnerabilities. Routine PAN OS checks

Incident Response: Participate in security incident response activities, including the investigation, documentation, and remediation of security incidents.

Network Security Assessments: Conduct regular network security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Upgrades and Patching: Manage firewall firmware upgrades and patches to ensure systems are up-to-date and secure.

Collaboration: Work closely with other IT and security teams to design and implement network security solutions.

Training and Support: Provide training and support to IT staff and end-users on firewall configurations and best practices.

Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of firewall configurations, changes, and network diagrams.

Qualifications
  • Required Education and Experience:
  • Must have a Bachelors and 5 years of experience. May accept an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree
  • Proficiency in configuring and managing Palo Alton Networks firewall appliances
  • Strong understanding of network protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, etc)
  • Experience with security technologies such as IDS/IPS, VPNs, and end point protection
  • Familiarity with network security best practices and regulatory compliance standards
  • Knowledge of scripting and automation tools is a plus.
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and a part of a team
  • Certification Requirement: PCNSE or similar is highly preferred.


SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.


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