Network Engineer; Palo alto​/Firewall; W2

Overview

Work Location & Reporting Address:
Atlanta, GA 30308 Onsite (Candidates must be willing to go to the client location when required.)

Interview Process (Is face to face required?) In-person interview is required.

Minimum years of experience required: 10+ years

Certification needed:
No

Palo Alto Firewall Engineer with 5–8 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.

• 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.

• 5–8 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-, User-, Threat Prevention, and URL Filtering.
• Familiarity with change management and incident management processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification preferred.