Job Description
7-16 Years of experience
Skills: AWS | Azure | Network Security - Palo Alto
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
- Proven experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PA-Series, Panorama, GlobalProtect).
- Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF).
- Experience with Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) features like App-ID, User-ID, and Threat Intelligence.
- Familiarity with network security best practices and incident response.
- Hands‑on experience with Panorama for centralized management.
- Knowledge of cloud firewall deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
- Palo Alto certifications (e.g., PCNSA, PCNSE) are highly desirable.
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and documentation abilities.
- Experience with other firewall platforms (e.g., Cisco ASA, Fortinet) is a plus.
- Familiarity with SIEM tools and network monitoring systems.
- Design, deploy, and manage Palo Alto firewalls across enterprise environments.
- Configure and maintain security policies, NAT rules, VPNs, and threat prevention features.
- Monitor firewall performance and logs to identify and mitigate potential threats.
- Collaborate with network and security teams to ensure seamless integration of firewall solutions.
- Perform regular firewall audits and compliance checks.
- Respond to and resolve firewall‑related incidents and service requests.
- Maintain documentation for firewall configurations, policies, and procedures.
- Stay current with emerging threats and Palo Alto product updates.
Generic Managerial Skills, If any
- Ability to plan, execute, and monitor security projects (e.g., firewall upgrades, incident response plans).
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or ITIL frameworks is a plus.
- Skilled in evaluating security risks and making informed decisions to mitigate threats.
- Prioritizing tasks based on business impact and urgency.
- Aligning network security initiatives with organizational goals.
- Working closely with network engineers, system admins, developers, and business units.
- Facilitating cross‑functional communication during incident response or system changes.
- Coaching junior engineers on security best practices and tools (e.g., Palo Alto firewalls).
- Conducting workshops or knowledge‑sharing sessions.
- Writing clear documentation, reports, and executive summaries.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Administrative
Location: Palm Beach, FL
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