Network & Firewall Engineer; Palo Alto Specialist

Position: Network & Firewall Engineer (Palo Alto Specialist)
Location: Bengaluru

Hi All,

We are looking for Network & Firewall Engineer (Palo Alto Specialist) with below skillsets for  Bangalore  for  Telecom  Client.

JD:

Exp: 5+Yrs.

Location:

Bangalore.

Role Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled  Network & Firewall Engineer  with strong expertise in network infrastructure and hands-on experience managing firewalls, particularly  Palo Alto firewalls . The ideal candidate will ensure the security, stability, and efficiency of our network infrastructure while supporting ongoing projects and day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, configure, and manage  Palo Alto firewalls  and related security policies.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network performance and security.
Implement, manage, and maintain network infrastructure including routing, switching, and VPN solutions.
Perform firewall rule reviews, updates, and optimization to maintain compliance and security.
Collaborate with IT, Security, and Infrastructure teams to ensure secure connectivity across environments.
Conduct regular network and firewall audits, risk assessments, and incident response activities.
Provide technical support, documentation, and knowledge transfer to team members.

Required Skills &

Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of  networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, etc.) .
Hands-on experience with  Palo Alto firewalls (configuration, troubleshooting, security policies, Panorama) .
Good understanding of  network security concepts , intrusion detection/prevention systems, and threat analysis.
Experience in managing enterprise-level  LAN, WAN, and VPN  infrastructures.
Familiarity with firewall migration, upgrades, and policy optimization.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Palo Alto certifications (e.g.,  PCNSA, PCNSE ) highly desirable.

Experience with other Network/firewall/security platforms (Meraki, Fortinet, Check Point) is a plus.
.  Knowledge of cloud networking and security (AWS, Azure, GCP) is an advantage.

Interview Process:
Internal1:
Internal-Virtual.
Client L1:
Virtual.
Need details in below format:
Total & relevant exp:
CCTC:
ECTC:
Official notice period:
If you are serving notice period, please share the LWD mail of current employer.
Current Location & Preferred Location.
Any offers in hand Yes/No.
Reason for job change.

If anyone interested or if you have any reference, please do share the updated resume to  [HIDDEN TEXT]

Regards,
Karthik