Palo Alto Firewall Engineer - Remote / Telecommute

Requirement/Must Have:

• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls.
• Strong understanding of security policies, NAT rules, threat prevention, and hardening standards.
• Experience managing Palo Alto SD-WAN environments.
• Familiarity with Panorama templates, device groups, and centralized policy management.
• Knowledge of CIS hardening guidelines and organizational security standards.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

• Experience supporting multi-site firewall deployments.
• Experience conducting audits, responding to security incidents, and performing root cause analysis.

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Palo Alto firewalls across multiple sites.
• Implement advanced security policies, NAT rules, and threat prevention profiles.
• Perform firmware updates and ensure compliance with hardening standards.
• Manage Palo Alto SD-WAN endpoints and maintain full-mesh connectivity.
• Configure routing rules, link tags, and interface profiles.
• Monitor SD-WAN performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Use Panorama for centralized management, including templates, stacks, and device groups.
• Apply consistent security policies across all deployment locations.
• Perform backups, health monitoring, and log management.
• Conduct audits of firewall and SD-WAN configurations.
• Respond to security incidents and support root cause analysis.
• Maintain documentation of configurations, architecture, and change processes.
• Generate reports on network performance, security posture, and compliance.

• Strong understanding of network routing, VPNs, and traffic flow optimization.

• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• Relevant security or network certifications are a plus (e.g., PCNSE, CCNP Security).