Palo Alto Security Engineer

Key Responsibilities Configure, deploy, and manage Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW). Create, modify, and optimize Security Policies, NAT, App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, and URL Filtering policies. Configure and troubleshoot Site-to-Site VPN and GlobalProtect Remote Access VPN. Administer and manage Panorama for centralized firewall management. Monitor firewall logs, security events, and threat reports to ensure proactive incident detection. Perform firewall upgrades, patch management, backups, and disaster recovery activities. Troubleshoot complex network and security issues while ensuring minimal downtime. Implement security best practices and harden firewall configurations. Collaborate with network, infrastructure, and SOC teams during deployments and incident resolution. Prepare technical documentation, SOPs, and change management records. These responsibilities align with common Palo Alto Network Security Engineer roles and certification expectations. Required Skills Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls. Experience with Panorama Management. Knowledge of Security Policies, NAT, App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, Threat Prevention, WildFire, Antivirus, and URL Filtering. Experience with IPSec VPN, SSL VPN, and GlobalProtect. Good understanding of TCP/IP, Routing & Switching, VLANs, OSPF, and BGP. Experience in firewall migration, implementation, and troubleshooting. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. Required Qualification Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Palo Alto Certification is Mandatory (PCNSA or PCNSE preferred). Relevant cybersecurity certifications will be an added advantage. Preferred Candidate Profile Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Palo Alto Firewall Administration. Experience working in enterprise or managed service environments. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Ready to join immediately or within 30 days. Compensation: 459,189.92 - 800,000.00 per year Benefits: Provident Fund Work Location: In person Key Responsibilities Configure, deploy, and manage Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW). Create, modify, and optimize Security Policies, NAT, App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, and URL Filtering policies. Configure and troubleshoot Site-to-Site VPN and GlobalProtect Remote Access VPN. Administer and manage Panorama for centralized firewall management. Monitor firewall logs, security events, and threat reports to ensure proactive incident detection. Perform firewall upgrades, patch management, backups, and disaster recovery activities. Troubleshoot complex network and security issues while ensuring minimal downtime. Implement security best practices and harden firewall configurations. Collaborate with network, infrastructure, and SOC teams during deployments and incident resolution. Prepare technical documentation, SOPs, and change management records. These responsibilities align with common Palo Alto Network Security Engineer roles and certification expectations. Required Skills Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls. Experience with Panorama Management. Knowledge of Security Policies, NAT, App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, Threat Prevention, WildFire, Antivirus, and URL Filtering. Experience with IPSec VPN, SSL VPN, and GlobalProtect. Good understanding of TCP/IP, Routing & Switching, VLANs, OSPF, and BGP. Experience in firewall migration, implementation, and troubleshooting. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. Required Qualification Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Palo Alto Certification is Mandatory (PCNSA or PCNSE preferred). Relevant cybersecurity certifications will be an added advantage. Preferred Candidate Profile Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Palo Alto Firewall Administration. Experience working in enterprise or managed service environments. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Ready to join immediately or within 30 days. Compensation: 459,189.92 - 800,000.00 per year Benefits: Provident Fund Work Location: In person