Overview
Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)
Skills
Network
Security
Zscaler
PaloAlto
Job Details
Job Title: Sr. Network Security Engineer
Location: Remote (Offshore)
Duration: 6 months
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Sr. Network Security Engineer to join our remote offshore team. This individual will be instrumental in ensuring the security and integrity of our network infrastructure with a strong focus on Palo Alto firewall implementation, management, and optimization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, configure, and maintain Palo Alto firewall infrastructure across various network environments.
- Monitor firewall performance and perform regular rule base audits and tuning.
- Implement advanced security policies and access control lists (ACLs) in alignment with enterprise security standards.
- Lead incident response and troubleshooting activities related to network security issues.
- Provide detailed documentation and technical diagrams related to firewall configurations and security posture.
- Work closely with security architects and IT operations teams to enforce security best practices.
- Maintain compliance with industry standards and corporate policies related to information security.
Must-Have Skills:
- Extensive hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls, including but not limited to PAN-OS configuration, GlobalProtect, App-ID, User-ID, and Threat Prevention.
- Deep understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, etc.) and routing.
- Experience with firewall log analysis, threat detection, and mitigation.
- Strong knowledge of network segmentation and secure architecture principles.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Familiarity with Zscaler or other cloud security platforms.
- Experience with VPN technologies and SD-WAN.
- Knowledge of automation and scripting tools (Python, Ansible) for firewall management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in network security roles.
- Palo Alto certifications (e.g., PCNSE) strongly preferred.
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