Palo Alto Firewall Engineer Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Palo Alto Firewall Engineer to join our team on an 18-month contract. This role will be instrumental in supporting and optimising the business's network security infrastructure across enterprise environments.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level Palo Alto firewall solutions, as well as experience with Panorama for centralised firewall management and policy enforcement.
Key Responsibilities
* 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).