Palo Alto Engineer (R-00158)

Team: Security Compliance Team

Location: 100% Remote

Commitment: Full-Time

Workplace Type: remote

Job Responsibilities

Configure, manage, and maintain Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and Panorama.
Create and enforce security policies, including NAT, rules, VPN, and URL filtering.
Identify and resolve network security, traffic inspection, and connectivity issues.
Deploy security solutions (intrusion detection/prevention) to protect data centers.
Utilize scripting (Python, bash) and API integration to automate tasks and optimize configurations.
Ensure adherence to industry best practices and maintain compliance documentation
Oversee secure access service edge (SASE) and cloud integrations, including Prisma Access and Prisma Cloud. 
Troubleshoot complex traffic flows, SSL/TLS decryption failures, and high-availability failover scenarios during outages. 
Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code and scripting languages like Python, Ansible, or Terraform to manage API-driven security workflows

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3–5+ years of network security experience, specifically with Palo Alto Networks technologies.
• Certifications: Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) is highly preferred.
• Networking Knowledge: Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), MPLS, and VRF.
• Skills: Experience with threat intelligence, WildFire, GlobalProtect, and Azure/AWS security integration.
• Education: B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience