Job Title: Palo Alto Firewall Engineer

Location: Hybrid role, Rosemead, CA (On-site every Tuesday/Wednesday, or possibly one day per week)

Duration: 12 months with potential for extension

• Models Supported:PA-850 (majority of devices)
• PA-5220
• PA-3260

Responsibilities:

Firewall Policy Management:

• Create, modify, and optimize firewall policies and rules to enhance network security.
• Ensure alignment of firewall policies with organizational security and compliance requirements.
• Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
• Continuously monitor network traffic and firewall logs to detect and respond to security incidents.
• Investigate and resolve firewall-related performance and connectivity issues.
• Security Best Practices:
• Stay informed of the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and Palo Alto firewall best practices.
• Implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard network integrity.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of firewall configurations, policies, and network diagrams.
• Prepare reports on firewall performance, security incidents, and compliance.
• Collaboration:
• Work with network engineers, system administrators, and security teams to ensure a unified security strategy.
• Upgrades and Patch Management:
• Plan and perform firmware updates, patches, and software upgrades on Palo Alto firewalls.
• Maintain an up-to-date and secure firewall infrastructure.
• Incident Response:
• Assist in incident response activities to address and mitigate firewall-related security breaches or vulnerabilities.
• Training and Knowledge Sharing:
• Stay current with Palo Alto Networks products and certifications.
• Provide training and share knowledge with team members on firewall technologies and practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Palo Alto Networks certification (e.g., PCNSE).
• Strong understanding of network security principles and practices.
• Expertise in configuring and managing Palo Alto firewalls.
• Experience with network protocols, VPN configurations, and security policies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.