Palo Alto Firewall Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Firewall Policy Management:

Create, modify, and optimize firewall policies and rules to enhance network security.

Ensure alignment of firewall policies with organizational security and compliance requirements.

• Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

Continuously monitor network traffic and firewall logs to detect and respond to security incidents.

Investigate and resolve firewall-related performance and connectivity issues.

• Security Best Practices:

Stay informed of the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and Palo Alto firewall best practices.

Implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard network integrity.

• Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain comprehensive documentation of firewall configurations, policies, and network diagrams.

Prepare reports on firewall performance, security incidents, and compliance.

• Collaboration:

Work with network engineers, system administrators, and security teams to ensure a unified security strategy.

• Upgrades and Patch Management:

Plan and perform firmware updates, patches, and software upgrades on Palo Alto firewalls.

Maintain an up-to-date and secure firewall infrastructure.

• Incident Response:

Assist in incident response activities to address and mitigate firewall-related security breaches or vulnerabilities.

• Training and Knowledge Sharing:

Stay current with Palo Alto Networks products and certifications.

Provide training and share knowledge with team members on firewall technologies and practices.

Qualifications:

•     Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

•     Palo Alto Networks certification (e.g., PCNSE).

•     Strong understanding of network security principles and practices.

•     Expertise in configuring and managing Palo Alto firewalls.

•     Experience with network protocols, VPN configurations, and security policies.

•     Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

•     Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

•     Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.