Palo Alto Firewall Engineer (immediate joiner)

Role & responsibilities

We are looking for Palo Alto Firewall Engineer for one of our Client at Gurugram, if interested, please reach out to me on 9985751395 or else rekha.srikumar@locuz.com and who can join with us immediately.

• Design & Implementation:

• Participate in the design and architecture of network security solutions utilizing Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
• Implement and deploy Palo Alto Networks firewalls (physical and virtual) across various environments.

• Configuration & Management:

• Configure, manage, and optimize security policies (Security Rules, NAT, QoS, Policy Based Forwarding, etc.) on Palo Alto firewalls.
• Administer and fine-tune advanced threat prevention features including Threat Prevention, WildFire, URL Filtering, DNS Security, and Enterprise DLP.
• Manage VPNs (Site-to-Site, GlobalProtect VPN) for secure remote access and branch office connectivity.
• Configure and maintain Panorama for centralized management of multiple Palo Alto firewalls.

• Monitoring & Troubleshooting:

• Monitor firewall logs and alerts for security incidents and performance issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot complex network security problems related to firewall functionality, connectivity, and performance.
• Utilize Packet Tracer, traffic logs, and other Palo Alto tools for in-depth analysis.

• Security & Compliance:

• Ensure firewall configurations adhere to industry best practices, security policies, and compliance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS).
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of firewall configurations.
• Participate in incident response activities related to network security events.

• Maintenance & Upgrades:

• Perform regular maintenance, software upgrades, and patch management for Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama.
• Develop and maintain documentation for firewall configurations, network diagrams, and operational procedures.

• Collaboration & Support:

• Collaborate with other IT teams (Network, Systems, Applications) to ensure seamless integration of security solutions.
• Provide expert-level support and guidance to junior engineers and other teams on Palo Alto Networks technologies.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education:

  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and managing Palo Alto Networks firewalls in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with advanced security features such as WildFire, Threat Prevention, URL Filtering, and GlobalProtect.
• Experience with network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF), routing, and switching.