Palo Alto Firewall Engineer

Atlanta, GA, US • Posted 3 days ago • Updated 15 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
12 Months
On-site
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Skills

  • Palo Alto
  • IAM

Summary

Must Have Skills:

  • Palo Alto
  • IAM

Detailed Job Description:

Palo Alto Firewall Engineer with 5 8 years of hands-on experience in network security and firewall administration. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks firewalls and related security technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Configure, manage, and support Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW).
  • Implement and maintain security policies, NAT rules, VPNs, and routing.
  • Manage Panorama for centralized firewall administration.
  • Monitor firewall performance, logs, and security alerts.
  • Perform rule reviews, policy optimization, and cleanup activities.
  • Troubleshoot connectivity and security issues.
  • Support security audits, compliance requirements, and documentation.
  • Coordinate with application, infrastructure, and security teams for firewall changes.

Required Skills:

  • 5 8 years of experience in network security and firewall management.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama.
  • Good knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, NAT, VPN, SSL, and IPSec.
  • Experience with security features such as App-ID, User-ID, Threat Prevention, and URL Filtering.
  • Familiarity with change management and incident management processes.
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Preferred Certifications:

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification preferred.

Good to Have:

  • Experience with other firewall technologies such as Cisco Systems ASA/FTD or Fortinet FortiGate.
  • Knowledge of cloud security concepts in Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.

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  • Dice Id: 10119616
  • Position Id: 8991776
  • Posted 3 days ago
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Pooja Bagde

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