PCNSE Certified Palo Alto Firewall Engineer

Title: PCNSE Certified Palo Alto Firewall Engineer

Location: Alexandria VA (5 days onsite a week) Local Only

Duration: 12 Months Contract

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Job Description
PCNSE certification should be active

Partners router replacement with a Firewall Project
The client is seeking resources to build test support and deploy Palo Alto firewalls to support the client partners Router replacement project. The candidate for this task order will have extensive information about the requirements architecture and design developed for the firewalls configuration and implementation. Client is looking for a resource to deploy and support the replacement of routers with a firewall.
This resource will be responsible for

• Working with the security team to install and cable the firewall at the partner sites.
• Configure Palo Alto firewall from the box.
• Test and document all the implementation with updated drawings.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform router replacement with firewall policy configurations software updates and health monitoring.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to plan and execute firewall replacement projects at partner sites.
• Implement secure network designs including site-to-site VPNs DMZs and segmentation policies.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for firewall-related security incidents troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Conduct periodic firewall reviews and ensure compliance with organizational security policies and standards.
• Work with the cybersecurity team to ensure firewall configurations align with audit compliance and regulatory requirements (e.g. PCI NIST).
• Support testing at data centers and prepare documentation to aid implementation at remote or partner sites.
• Design configure implement install and manage Palo Alto devices including firewalls and support any needed integration with existing tools in both on-premises and remote locations.
• Support device migration troubleshooting and diagnosis which may include site surveys site-to-site visits and testing validation.
• Continuous monitoring and assessment of network security by testing and implementing security technologies and management of device operations and maintenance.
• Provide customers with Palo Alto security solutions based on infrastructure requirements.
• Collaborate in the design and implementation of complex network technologies (Data Center Cloud Hybrid)
• Develop and maintain technical documentation network diagrams Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Firewall Rules Configurations Change Control records and Work Instructions Perform platform lifecycle management activities (patching monitoring upgrades policy configuration etc.)

Bachelors degree in computer science information technology management information systems or a related discipline. Or minimum of 8 years of demonstratable experience in Palo Alto security solutions or equivalent work experience demonstrating expertise in Palo Alto Firewall configurations and device management.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5-7 years in enterprise network engineering roles with a focus on firewalls; and
• Three (3) years of hands-on experience configuring and supporting Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PA-series or VM-series).
• Familiarity with Panorama Palo Altos centralized management solution.
• Knowledge of network segmentation NAT SSL decryption and IPsec tunnels.
• Must be able to travel to multiple sites as needed.
• May require work outside standard business hours during deployments or maintenance windows.
• Strong proficiency in on prem and cloud Panorama management
• Ability to reconcile complex data sets
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and levels
• Knowledge of industry best practices for IT Network security
• Technical proficiency in using office productivity software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite Google Workspace)
• Preferable professional certifications in Palo Alto firewall management.

Required Skills:

• 5 years of experience in enterprise network engineering roles with a focus on firewalls.
• 5 years of hands-on experience configuring and supporting Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PA-series or VM-series).
• 2 years of experience working with Panorama Palo Altos centralized management solution.
• 5 years of knowledge and experience in network segmentation NAT SSL decryption and IPsec tunnels.
• 5 years of strong proficiency in on-premises and cloud Panorama management.
• 5 years of knowledge of industry best practices for IT network security.
• 5 years of exceptional firewall configuration and management skills.
• 5 years of proven ability to review router configurations and migrate them to a firewall.
• Professional certifications in Palo Alto firewall management are preferred.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Management Information Systems or a related discipline.