Palo Alto Firewall Engineer

MatchPoint Solutions is a fastgrowing young energetic global ITEngineering services company with clients across the US. We provide technology solutions to various clients like Uber Robinhood Netflix Airbnb Google Sephora and more! More recently we have expanded to working internationally in Canada China Ireland UK Brazil and India. Through our culture of innovation we inspire build and deliver business results from idea to outcome. We keep our clients on the cutting edge of the latest technologies and provide solutions by using industryspecific best practices and expertise.

We are excited to be continuously expanding our team. If you are interested in this position please send over your updated resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Title: Palo Alto Firewall Engineer

Location:Los AngelesCA (Hybrid Meet every Wednesday )

Duration:12 months

Pay rate:$60$70/hr on w2

Models Supported: PA850 (majority of devices) PA5220 PA3260

Responsibilities:

1. Firewall Policy Management:
   1. Create modify and optimize firewall policies and rules to enhance network security.
   2. Ensure that firewall policies align with the organizations security policies and compliance requirements.
2. Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
   1. Continuously monitor network traffic and firewall logs to detect and respond to security incidents.
   2. Investigate and troubleshoot firewallrelated issues including performance and connectivity problems.
3. Security Best Practices:
   1. Stay updated on the latest security threats vulnerabilities and industry best practices related to Palo Alto firewalls.
   2. Implement security best practices to safeguard the organizations network and data.
4. Documentation and Reporting:
   1. Maintain detailed documentation of firewall configurations policies and network diagrams.
   2. Generate reports on firewall performance security incidents and compliance.
5. Collaboration:
   1. Collaborate with other IT teams including network engineers system administrators and security teams to ensure a cohesive security strategy.
6. Upgrades and Patch Management:
   1. Plan and execute firmware updates patches and software upgrades for Palo Alto firewalls.
   2. Ensure that the firewall infrastructure remains up to date and secure.
7. Incident Response:
   1. Participate in incident response activities and assist in mitigating security breaches or vulnerabilities related to firewalls.
8. Training and Knowledge Sharing:
   1. Stay current with Palo Alto Networks products and certifications.
   2. Provide training and knowledge sharing to team members and IT staff on firewallrelated topics.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelors degree in computer science information technology or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
2. Certification in Palo Alto Networks such as PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer).
3. Strong knowledge of network security principles and practices.
4. Proficiency in configuring and managing Palo Alto firewalls and related technologies.
5. Experience with network protocols VPN configurations and security policies.
6. Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
7. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
8. Ability to work in a fastpaced dynamic environment.