Palo Alto Engineer

Description

Palo Alto Engineer configures, optimizes, and troubleshoots enterprise security systems using Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and management platforms like Panorama which they just updated. Deploy Firewalls:
Install, configure, and manage Palo Alto hardware, virtual firewalls, and cloud security tools.

Manage Policies:
Build and optimize security rules, Network Address Translation (NAT), and threat prevention profiles.

Troubleshoot Issues:
Analyze network traffic, trace connection problems, and run deep packet inspections during outages.

Automate Workflows:
Maintain Documentation:
Keep network diagrams, security policies, and rule standards up to date. Perform firewall onboarding, template migrations, configuration imports, and policy validation for standalone and HA firewall deployments. anaged firewall lifecycle operations, including configuration audits, commit validation, push troubleshooting, and post-migration verification. Troubleshot complex Panorama connectivity and synchronization issues involving auth keys, template pushes, HA state synchronization, and log forwarding. Develop standardized migration runbooks, operational procedures, troubleshooting documentation, and High-Level Design (HLD) documentation for enterprise firewall operations.

Roughly 150 Firewalls. Panorama environment is hosted in Azure.

Paloalto, Firewall, panorama, next generation firewall, Working familiarity with basic coding or infrastructure-as-code tools, Firewall/intrusion detection

Paloalto,Firewall,panorama,next generation firewall

Preferred Certs, but not required: PCNSE:
Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Engineer, CCNP or CCIE:
Cisco networking credentials Experience write scripts or use tools like Python, Ansible, or Terraform to speed up deployments

Expert Level

This is a Contract position based out of Winston-Salem, NC.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Winston-Salem,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.