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Role: Firewall Engineer (Palo Alto Networks) Location: Santa Clara, CA (2-3 days onsite per week) Duration: 6+ months Rate: $60-$63/hr Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Palo Alto Networks Firewall Engineer to join our IT security team. In this role, you will design, implement, manage, and troubleshoot network security infrastructure with a focus on Palo Alto Networks firewalls. You will work with IT, DevOps, and InfoSec teams to ensure the organization’s network is secure, scalable, and resilient. Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and maintain Palo Alto firewalls (physical and virtual) across multiple environments. Manage and optimize security policies, NAT rules, and VPN configurations (site-to-site and remote access). Monitor firewall logs, investigate incidents, and respond to alerts from threat intelligence systems. Collaborate with the Security Operations Center (SOC) to analyze potential threats and respond to intrusions. Perform regular firmware upgrades and patch management for Palo Alto appliances. Implement and manage advanced features such as App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, WildFire, and GlobalProtect. Collaborate with other IT teams on architecture design, network segmentation, and access control. Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and policies. Participate in network and security audits, including compliance with standards like ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, or NIST. Provide Level 2/3 support and training for firewall-related issues. Qualifications
Proven experience with Palo Alto Networks firewall platforms (PA-Series and VM-Series). Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, NAT, VPN, VLANs). Experience with Panorama for centralized management of multiple firewalls. Familiarity with threat detection, intrusion prevention, and zero-trust architectures. Hands-on experience with GlobalProtect, URL filtering, and security policy tuning. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Preferred
Palo Alto Networks certifications such as PCNSE or PCNSA. Experience with cloud-based firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto in AWS, Azure, GCP). Background in scripting/automation (Python, Ansible, etc.) for network/security tasks. Exposure to SIEM platforms, endpoint protection, and other cybersecurity tools. Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 3+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise-level firewall infrastructure.
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Role: Firewall Engineer (Palo Alto Networks) Location: Santa Clara, CA (2-3 days onsite per week) Duration: 6+ months Rate: $60-$63/hr Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Palo Alto Networks Firewall Engineer to join our IT security team. In this role, you will design, implement, manage, and troubleshoot network security infrastructure with a focus on Palo Alto Networks firewalls. You will work with IT, DevOps, and InfoSec teams to ensure the organization’s network is secure, scalable, and resilient. Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and maintain Palo Alto firewalls (physical and virtual) across multiple environments. Manage and optimize security policies, NAT rules, and VPN configurations (site-to-site and remote access). Monitor firewall logs, investigate incidents, and respond to alerts from threat intelligence systems. Collaborate with the Security Operations Center (SOC) to analyze potential threats and respond to intrusions. Perform regular firmware upgrades and patch management for Palo Alto appliances. Implement and manage advanced features such as App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, WildFire, and GlobalProtect. Collaborate with other IT teams on architecture design, network segmentation, and access control. Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and policies. Participate in network and security audits, including compliance with standards like ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, or NIST. Provide Level 2/3 support and training for firewall-related issues. Qualifications
Proven experience with Palo Alto Networks firewall platforms (PA-Series and VM-Series). Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, NAT, VPN, VLANs). Experience with Panorama for centralized management of multiple firewalls. Familiarity with threat detection, intrusion prevention, and zero-trust architectures. Hands-on experience with GlobalProtect, URL filtering, and security policy tuning. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Preferred
Palo Alto Networks certifications such as PCNSE or PCNSA. Experience with cloud-based firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto in AWS, Azure, GCP). Background in scripting/automation (Python, Ansible, etc.) for network/security tasks. Exposure to SIEM platforms, endpoint protection, and other cybersecurity tools. Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 3+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise-level firewall infrastructure.
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