Palo Alto Firewall Expert - Europe

Your Key Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Palo Alto / Python Automation Engineer to support a client project involving firewall management, automation, networking, and change delivery.

This role is suitable for someone with strong hands-on technical capability, solid networking fundamentals, and the ability to work independently in a client-facing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support, configure, and manage Palo Alto firewalls
• Work with Palo Alto Panorama for firewall policy management and administration
• Develop Python scripts and automation to support operational and security tasks
• Assist with firewall rule changes, reviews, and change implementation
• Work within structured change management processes
• Troubleshoot networking, routing, and connectivity issues
• Communicate clearly with technical teams, client stakeholders, and project teams
• Work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Support environments where IT and OT systems may interact

Required

Skills & Experience:

• Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls
• Experience with Palo Alto Panorama
• Python development and automation skills
• Solid understanding of IT networking and routing fundamentals
• Experience working within change management processes
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks
• Some level of exposure to OT environments
• Experience with Palo Alto Cortex
• Experience with Cortex Data Lake
• Azure experience, particularly in cloud networking, security, or infrastructure environments
• Exposure to OT or industrial environments

Location:

• Candidates must be based in the UK or EU