Job Title: Palo Alto Firewall
Engineer
Location: Atlanta, GA (onsite, Locals for F2F)
Duration: 9 Months
Exp: 10+ years
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Must Have Skills:
· Palo Alto
· IAM
Required Skills:
· 10 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.
Detailed Job Description:
Palo Alto Firewall Engineer with 10 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.