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.
Pay: ₹459,189.92 - ₹800,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person