Firewall OPS Engineer - Palo Alto

• Experienced Network Security Engineer with strong expertise in Palo Alto Networks firewall administration, security policy management, threat prevention, VPN technologies, and enterprise network security operations.
• Strong understanding of network and security protocols including SSL/TLS, TCP/UDP, HTTP, FTP/SFTP, NTP, Telnet, NFS, SSH, LDAP and DNS etc.
• Proficient in configuring and managing Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), including App-, User-, Content-, NAT, routing, and access control.
• Hands‑on experience with IPSec VPNs, High Availability (HA) deployments, and Panorama for centralized firewall management.
• Possesses a solid foundation in networking technologies, including TCP/IP, VLANs, subnetting, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, RIP), Policy‑Based Forwarding (PBF), and ECMP
• Skilled in cloud security integrations involving Prisma Access, AWS, Azure, and Cloud NGFW deployments.
• Experienced in security monitoring, log analysis, SIEM integrations (Splunk, Sentinel), and advanced troubleshooting using packet captures, traffic flow analysis, CLI diagnostics, and ACC.
• Demonstrates strong analytical, problem‑solving, and operational skills in securing enterprise environments, optimizing firewall policies, troubleshooting complex network issues, and ensuring high availability and business continuity.
• Serve as primary support lead for security environment by managing customer devices and end‑to‑end security services, identifying sources of problems, and resolving configuration issues.
• Deep understanding of Firewall technologies.
• Configuring and installing security infrastructure devices.
• Reporting the security analysis and monitoring findings.
• Using industry‑standard analysis criteria to test the security level of the firm.
• Responsible to identify threats, vulnerabilities etc & take appropriate actions
• Consults about network performance, throughput, protocols, network security, and infrastructure technology changes.
• Defining and maintaining security policies.
• Occasionally replacing the security system protocol and architecture.

• Experienced Network Security Engineer with strong expertise in Palo Alto Networks firewall administration, security policy management, threat prevention, VPN technologies, and enterprise network security operations.
• Strong understanding of network and security protocols including SSL/TLS, TCP/UDP, HTTP, FTP/SFTP, NTP, Telnet, NFS, SSH, LDAP and DNS etc.
• Proficient in configuring and managing Next‑Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), including App‑, User‑, Content‑, NAT, routing, and access control.
• Hands‑on experience with IPSec VPNs, High Availability (HA) deployments, and Panorama for centralized firewall management.
• Possesses a solid foundation in networking technologies, including TCP/IP, VLANs, subnetting, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, RIP), Policy‑Based Forwarding (PBF), and ECMP
• Skilled in cloud security integrations involving Prisma Access, AWS, Azure, and Cloud NGFW deployments.
• Experienced in security monitoring, log analysis, SIEM integrations (Splunk, Sentinel), and advanced troubleshooting using packet captures, traffic flow analysis, CLI diagnostics, and ACC.
• Demonstrates strong analytical, problem‑solving, and operational skills in securing enterprise environments, optimizing firewall policies, troubleshooting complex network issues, and ensuring high availability and business continuity.

• Serve as primary support lead for security environment by managing customer devices and end‑to‑end security services, identifying sources of problems, and resolving configuration issues.
• Deep understanding of Firewall technologies.
• Configuring and installing security infrastructure devices.
• Reporting the security analysis and monitoring findings.
• Using industry‑standard analysis criteria to test the security level of the firm.
• Responsible to identify threats, vulnerabilities etc & take appropriate actions
• Consults about network performance, throughput, protocols, network security, and infrastructure technology changes.
• Defining and maintaining security policies.
• Occasionally replacing the security system protocol and architecture.

Base Salary Range : $115,000 to $125,000 Per Annum

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage:
  Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support:
  Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options:
  Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth:
  Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off:
  Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance:
  Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

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