TECHNOGEN, Inc. is a Proven Leader in providing full IT Services, Software Development and Solutions for 15 years.
TECHNOGEN is a Small & Woman Owned Minority Business with GSA Advantage Certification. We have offices in VA; MD & Offshore development centers in India. We have successfully executed 100+ projects for clients ranging from small business and non-profits to Fortune 50 companies and federal, state and local agencies.
Senior Network Security Engineer (Palo Alto)
Location:
1st Preference (Primary): Within 40-mile radius of Little Rock, AR (ZIP= 72201)
2nd Preference (Secondary): Within 40-mile radius of The Woodlands, TX (ZIP=77380)
Candidates must be willing to go to the office 3 days a week. No travel expenses will be paid.
Job Title: Senior Network Security Engineer
Location: Little Rock, AR / Houston, TX (Hybrid 3 days onsite per week at the respective local office)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Gather and document network security requirements
- Design and implement network security solutions, including firewall and VPN architectures
- Demonstrate expertise in deploying, configuring, and managing Palo Alto firewall and VPN solutions across on-premises, cloud, and remote access environments, ensuring seamless integration and security
- Define, configure, and optimize firewall policies and rules
- Design and implement segmentation and microsegmentation based on Zero Trust principles
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and audits to identify and remediate security risks
- Configure dynamic routing protocols, including RIP, OSPF, and BGP
- Ensure compliance with security standards and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve network security issues
Required Skills:
- 8+ years of experience in network security engineering
- Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls and VPNs across on-premises, cloud, and remote access, with leadership capabilities
- Extensive experience configuring Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) in on-premises, virtual, or cloud environments
- Solid knowledge of firewall policies and rule optimization (IPS/IDS, Anti-Virus) to enhance security and performance
- Proficiency in implementing and troubleshooting inbound and outbound SSL/TLS decryption
- Experience managing firewalls centrally via Panorama, including policy deployment, log analysis, and updates
- Experience managing GlobalProtect VPN infrastructure, including portal/gateway configuration, user authentication, and integration with AD, LDAP, and MFA
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting active/passive and active/active high-availability setups to ensure zero downtime
- Familiarity with dynamic routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP)
- Knowledge of network segmentation and microsegmentation concepts
- Familiarity with other firewalls such as Fortinet, Check Point, and Cisco ISE
- Understanding of network security architecture, protocols, and best practices
- Knowledge of scripting (Python, Bash) or similar for task automation
- Proficiency in monitoring, troubleshooting, and responding to network security incidents, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing remediation actions
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Nice to have: Certifications such as PCNSE, PCNSA, CISSP, or CCNP
Regards, - Hari C
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