Palo AltoFirewall Expert

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Job Purpose
The Palo Alto Expert is responsible for the design deployment configuration and
ongoing support of Palo Alto Networks firewall solutions across Syensqos global
infrastructure. This role ensures robust network security high availability and
compliance with internal and external requirements acting as the subject matter
expert (SME) for Palo Alto firewall technologies.

Key Responsibilities
Design & Implementation
Lead the architecture deployment and configuration of Palo Alto firewalls
(physical and virtual) in enterprise environments.
Develop and maintain technical documentation including network diagrams
implementation guides and standard operating procedures.
Integrate firewall solutions with existing network and security infrastructure
ensuring alignment with business and security objectives.
Support & Troubleshooting
Provide advanced technical support for Palo Alto firewall environments
including incident response root cause analysis and performance
optimization.
Serve as the escalation point for complex firewall-related issues.
Monitor firewall health performance and security proactively addressing
potential risks and outages.
Continuous Improvement
Stay current with Palo Alto Networks product updates threat intelligence and
industry best practices.
Recommend and implement enhancements to improve network security
reliability and operational efficiency.

Conduct knowledge transfer and training sessions for IT staff and end-users
support group.
Compliance & Governance
Ensure firewall deployments comply with Syensqos security policies and
relevant regulatory requirements.
Support audits risk assessments and documentation reviews as needed.

Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors degree in Information Technology Cybersecurity Network
Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
8 years of experience in network security with significant hands-on
experience in Palo Alto firewall solutions.
Deep expertise in Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS) Panorama
management security policies VPNs and threat prevention features.
Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP BGP OSPF NAT
VLANs VPNs).
Experience with cloud security and integration (AWS Azure Google Cloud) is
a plus.
Relevant certifications (e.g. Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security
Engineer - PCNSE) are highly desirable.
Excellent analytical troubleshooting and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team environment.

Key Competencies
Analytical thinking and attention to detail
Strong customer service orientation
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About us

Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live work travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911 we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers with a diverse global team of more than 13000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer cleaner and more sustainable products found in homes food and consumer goods planes cars batteries smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity. At Syensqo we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us regardless of background age gender national origin ethnicity religion sexual orientation ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description we still encourage you to apply.

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