Sr Palo Alto Firewall Engineer- 100% Remote
Jacksonville, United States
Simple Software Solutions Group
Simple Solutions: Software, IT Services and Digital. Our mission is simple. We design and create beautiful IT solutions and deliver real value to our clients.Sr Palo Alto Firewall Engineer
Location: Remote
Location: Remote 100% - Client based in Rosemead, CA
Duration: 12 months with potential for extension
Job Descrioption
Models Supported:
- PA-850 (majority of devices)
- PA-5220
- PA-3260
Responsibilities:
- Firewall Policy Management:
- Create, modify, and optimize firewall policies and rules to enhance network security.
- Ensure alignment of firewall policies with organizational security and compliance requirements.
- Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
- Continuously monitor network traffic and firewall logs to detect and respond to security incidents.
- Investigate and resolve firewall-related performance and connectivity issues.
- Security Best Practices:
- Stay informed of the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and Palo Alto firewall best practices.
- Implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard network integrity.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of firewall configurations, policies, and network diagrams.
- Prepare reports on firewall performance, security incidents, and compliance.
- Collaboration:
- Work with network engineers, system administrators, and security teams to ensure a unified security strategy.
- Upgrades and Patch Management:
- Plan and perform firmware updates, patches, and software upgrades on Palo Alto firewalls.
- Maintain an up-to-date and secure firewall infrastructure.
- Assist in incident response activities to address and mitigate firewall-related security breaches or vulnerabilities.
- Training and Knowledge Sharing:
- Stay current with Palo Alto Networks products and certifications.
- Provide training and share knowledge with team members on firewall technologies and practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Palo Alto Networks certification (e.g., PCNSE).
- Strong understanding of network security principles and practices.
- Expertise in configuring and managing Palo Alto firewalls.
- Experience with network protocols, VPN configurations, and security policies.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
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Category:
Security Engineering Jobs
Tags: Compliance Computer Science Firewalls Incident response Monitoring Network security Security strategy Strategy VPN Vulnerabilities
Regions:
Remote/Anywhere
North America
Country:
United States
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