Network Security Palo Alto

Key Responsibilities:

• Palo Alto Firewall Configuration & Management

  : Install, configure, and manage

  Palo Alto Networks firewalls

  and related security appliances, ensuring they meet the organization's security needs.

• Network Security Monitoring

  : Monitor network security traffic to detect and respond to threats using Palo Alto technologies like

  Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)

  ,

  Threat Prevention

  ,

  IPS/IDS

  , and

  URL Filtering

  .

• Access Control & VPN Management

  : Configure and manage

  Virtual Private Network (VPN)

  connections, including

  SSL VPN

  and

  IPsec VPN

  solutions, ensuring secure access for remote users.

• Policy Creation and Tuning

  : Create and maintain security policies based on business requirements and best practices, and fine-tune existing policies to ensure the right balance between security and performance.

• Incident Response & Troubleshooting

  : Investigate security incidents, analyze logs, and conduct

  forensic analysis

  to identify vulnerabilities or security breaches. Work with other teams to resolve incidents and implement corrective actions.

• Network Traffic Analysis

  : Use

  Palo Alto's monitoring tools

  (e.g.,

  Panorama

  ,

  WildFire

  ) to analyze traffic flows, identify patterns, and proactively prevent attacks.

• Security Vulnerability Management

  : Identify and patch vulnerabilities in network devices and infrastructure through regular updates and system patches.

• Performance Optimization

  : Optimize security appliances for maximum performance and efficiency, ensuring minimal impact on network speed and service availability.

• Compliance and Documentation

  : Ensure compliance with security policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR). Document network security configurations, policies, and incident resolutions.

• Collaboration & Training

  : Work closely with other IT and security teams to improve the overall security posture of the organization. Provide training to internal teams on security best practices and the use of network security tools.

• Threat Intelligence

  : Stay up-to-date with emerging threats and vulnerabilities related to Palo Alto devices and the broader network security landscape. Proactively apply threat intelligence feeds to bolster defenses.

• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

  : Participate in planning and testing disaster recovery and business continuity procedures related to network security.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 2-4 years

  of experience in network security, with a strong focus on

  Palo Alto Networks

  firewalls and security solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of

  Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW)

  ,

  PAN-OS

  , and

  Panorama

  for centralized management.
• Hands-on experience in

  security policy management

  ,

  traffic analysis

  ,

  log analysis

  , and

  incident response

  .
• Experience with

  Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

  ,

  IPsec

  ,

  SSL VPN

  , and

  remote access solutions

  .
• Proficiency with

  network security protocols

  , including

  NAT

  ,

  ACLs

  ,

  IDS/IPS

  ,

  DNS filtering

  , and

  URL filtering

  .
• Experience with

  network protocols

  (TCP/IP, HTTP/S, DNS, SSL/TLS, etc.) and the ability to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with security monitoring and logging tools, including

  SIEM

  (e.g.,

  Splunk

  ,

  QRadar

  ,

  ELK stack

  ).
• Understanding of

  routing, switching

  , and network topologies (LAN, WAN, DMZ).
• Hands-on experience with network

  traffic analysis

  and tools such as

  Wireshark

  ,

  NetFlow

  , or Palo Alto's native tools.
• Familiarity with

  cloud security

  solutions (e.g.,

  AWS

  ,

  Azure

  ,

  GCP

  ) and integrating Palo Alto firewalls in cloud environments.
• Strong

  problem-solving

  and

  analytical skills

  to troubleshoot complex network security issues.
• Knowledge of

  security standards

  and frameworks (e.g.,

  NIST

  ,

  ISO 27001

  ,

  CIS

  ).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.