Senior Network Security Engineer to support policy changes and troubleshooting for Palo Alto Firewalls for a professional services client

Our valued professional services client is looking for a Senior Network Security Engineer to support policy changes and the development of training materials for Palo Alto Firewalls!

Initial 8-month contract with strong probability of extension. 100% remote contract (in Central Timezone). 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy Palo Alto Networks firewall solutions to meet the organization's security requirements. Develop comprehensive firewall policies and rulesets based on best practices and security standards.
• Manage and maintain Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Panorama infrastructure, including upgrades, patches, and performance tuning.
• Support the integration of Palo Alto infrastructure with Splunk SIEM
• Collaborate with the incident response team to develop and refine incident response procedures.
• Conduct periodic reviews and audits of firewall configurations to ensure compliance and adherence to security policies.
• Provide technical support and assistance to other IT teams and stakeholders regarding Palo Alto Networks firewall-related issues.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in firewall technologies and best practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of firewall configurations, policies, and procedures.
• Generate regular reports on firewall performance, security incidents, and compliance status for management and regulatory purposes.
• Partake in projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineering, system administration, and cybersecurity, to integrate Palo Alto Networks firewall solutions seamlessly into the organization's infrastructure.

Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years of experience as a Network/Security Engineer in designing, implementing, and managing Palo Alto Networks (PAN) firewall solutions in enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of Palo Alto Wildfire configuration and management.
• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Panorama management platform, and related security technologies.
• Demonstrated experience working with Algosec Firewall Management
• Solid knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, etc.) and network architecture principles.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for firewall administration and management.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Relevant Palo Alto Networks certifications such as PCNSA (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator) and PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer)
• Demonstrated understanding of Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL)