Network SME – Palo Alto Firewall Specialist

Job Title: Network SME Palo Alto / Firewall Specialist
Tax Term: W2 / 1099 Only
Location: Queens Village NY (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract

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We are seeking a highly experienced Network SME Palo Alto / Firewall Specialist to join our onsite team in Queens Village NY. This role requires a hands-on security expert who will own and manage enterprise firewall infrastructure ensuring secure resilient and high-performing network environments.

You will act as the primary technical authority leading firewall lifecycle management VPN architecture (with a focus on GlobalProtect) and advanced troubleshooting through deep packet-level analysis.

• Manage and optimize Palo Alto firewalls using Panorama for centralized control and performance consistency
• Lead vulnerability management initiatives including risk identification and patch deployment
• Design and support Layer 2 & Layer 3 firewall architectures with high availability configurations
• Own VPN infrastructure especially GlobalProtect ensuring secure and reliable remote access
• Perform advanced troubleshooting using packet capture and deep-dive diagnostics
• Implement security policies using App-ID User-ID and URL/content filtering
• Mentor and upskill team members through knowledge sharing and cross-training

• 6 8 years of experience in enterprise networking and firewall engineering
• Strong expertise in Palo Alto firewalls and security ecosystem
• Deep understanding of routing protocols: BGP EIGRP OSPF MPLS
• Hands-on experience with switching technologies: STP VTP VLANs
• Proven experience with NAT VPNs and network security implementations
• Experience in installing configuring and maintaining high-performance network environments

• Opportunity to own and drive enterprise security architecture
• Work in a high-impact onsite role with strong technical ownership
• Collaborative and growth-focused engineering environment

If youre a hands-on firewall expert ready to take ownership of enterprise security infrastructure wed love to connect.