Palo Alto Firewall Engineer
Spain (Hybrid or Remote options available depending on client site needs)
18 Months
€500 – €650 per day (depending on experience)
ASAP / Flexible
Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Palo Alto Firewall Engineer to join a leading technology-driven organisation on an 18-month contract. This role will be instrumental in supporting and optimising the business's network security infrastructure across enterprise environments. You'll be working on cutting-edge firewall technologies with a focus on Palo Alto Networks, Panorama, and advanced network security implementations.
* Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level Palo Alto firewall solutions.
* Configure and manage Panorama for centralised firewall management and policy enforcement.
* Perform rule-base reviews, updates, and optimisation for best security practices.
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex firewall and network security issues.
* Collaborate with architecture, operations, and security teams to improve and secure network infrastructure.
* Monitor and respond to network security incidents, providing expert analysis and remediation.
* Create and maintain technical documentation, including diagrams, runbooks, and configurations.
* Support security audits and compliance initiatives through firewall data and reports.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Proven hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls (PA-series and/or VM-series).
* Strong knowledge and practical experience with Panorama for managing multiple firewall instances.
* Deep understanding of network security concepts, including VPNs, NAT, application layer security, and intrusion prevention.
* Familiarity with security protocols and technologies (e.g., IPSec, SSL, SNMP, Syslog).
* Experience in complex enterprise environments with large-scale deployments.
* Ability to write and interpret configuration scripts and logs.
* Solid troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose and resolve firewall-related incidents quickly.
Nice to Have:
* Palo Alto Networks Certifications (e.g., PCNSA, PCNSE).
* Familiarity with other security tools (e.g., IDS/IPS systems, SIEM platforms).
* Experience working within highly regulated environments (e.g., finance, healthcare, telecoms).