Garnet River
Our client is undertaking a multi-location modernization and migration initiative involving the transition from legacy systems to a more complex environment utilizing a unified Palo Alto Networks platform integrated with Panorama. We are seeking a highly experienced Firewall Consultant with deep Palo Alto expertise and strong network engineering capabilities to support this effort in collaboration with our client, which has teams at various locations.
Location: NYC - Hybrid:
You will need to be onsite approximately 2 times per week at various client locations across NYC. In addition, there will be night and weekend work to support the implementation.
Job Duties
Provide subject matter expertise (SME) in Palo Alto firewall technologies, including Panorama, App-ID, User-ID, threat prevention, and global protect VPN. Review and validate current firewall configurations, security policies, NAT rules, and routing across various locations. Design and implement optimized Palo Alto firewall policies aligned with security best practices and institutional requirements. Collaborate with network leads at the various locations to plan and execute firewall migrations, including cutover planning and rollback procedures. Analyze and translate existing firewall rulesets to Palo Alto syntax and logic. Conduct pre-migration assessments, gap analysis, and post-migration validation and testing. Assist in developing and refining Method of Procedures (MOPs), migration playbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Participate in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex network or firewall-related issues. Support knowledge transfer and mentoring of internal technical staff.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering and firewall administration. 5+ years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including centralized management with Panorama. Proven experience in complex firewall migrations, security policy design, and rulebase optimization. Strong background in Layer 2/3 networking, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), NAT, VPNs, and high availability configurations. Familiarity with security best practices (NIST, CIS Benchmarks) and modern threat prevention mechanisms. Experience with packet capture analysis, log correlation, and advanced troubleshooting techniques. Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills. Palo Alto certifications preferred (PCNSE, PSE, or equivalent). Bachelor's degree. A minimum of 15+ years of related experience. 2+ years of supervisory experience OR 5+ years of program/project management experience Hourly Rate Range : $95.00 - $115.00
Garnet River® is a full-service information technology company that customizes solutions for its clients. We solve challenges through staff augmentation, project-based teams and technical solutions. Our staffing division works as a recruiting arm for companies in the region and across the country. Clients turn to us to help them find professional talent.
Garnet River LLC is an Equal Employment opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer.
Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)
Location: NYC - Hybrid:
You will need to be onsite approximately 2 times per week at various client locations across NYC. In addition, there will be night and weekend work to support the implementation.
Job Duties
Provide subject matter expertise (SME) in Palo Alto firewall technologies, including Panorama, App-ID, User-ID, threat prevention, and global protect VPN. Review and validate current firewall configurations, security policies, NAT rules, and routing across various locations. Design and implement optimized Palo Alto firewall policies aligned with security best practices and institutional requirements. Collaborate with network leads at the various locations to plan and execute firewall migrations, including cutover planning and rollback procedures. Analyze and translate existing firewall rulesets to Palo Alto syntax and logic. Conduct pre-migration assessments, gap analysis, and post-migration validation and testing. Assist in developing and refining Method of Procedures (MOPs), migration playbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Participate in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex network or firewall-related issues. Support knowledge transfer and mentoring of internal technical staff.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering and firewall administration. 5+ years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including centralized management with Panorama. Proven experience in complex firewall migrations, security policy design, and rulebase optimization. Strong background in Layer 2/3 networking, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), NAT, VPNs, and high availability configurations. Familiarity with security best practices (NIST, CIS Benchmarks) and modern threat prevention mechanisms. Experience with packet capture analysis, log correlation, and advanced troubleshooting techniques. Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills. Palo Alto certifications preferred (PCNSE, PSE, or equivalent). Bachelor's degree. A minimum of 15+ years of related experience. 2+ years of supervisory experience OR 5+ years of program/project management experience Hourly Rate Range : $95.00 - $115.00
Garnet River® is a full-service information technology company that customizes solutions for its clients. We solve challenges through staff augmentation, project-based teams and technical solutions. Our staffing division works as a recruiting arm for companies in the region and across the country. Clients turn to us to help them find professional talent.
Garnet River LLC is an Equal Employment opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer.
Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)