Palo Alto Firewall Engineer

Palo Alto Firewall Engineer

Location: Saint Paul, MN (Hybrid)

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Palo Alto Firewall Engineer to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring the security, reliability, and performance of our enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in configuring, managing, and optimizing Palo Alto Networks technologies, including Strata Cloud Manager, Prisma Access, GlobalProtect, Panorama, and Palo Alto's SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solutions. This position requires a professional who can work effectively in both on-premises and cloud-based environments, ensuring seamless integration and robust security across all platforms.

Responsibilities:

Firewall Management and Configuration:

• Deploy, configure, and manage Palo Alto firewalls across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Implement and maintain security policies, access controls, and NAT rules to meet organizational requirements.
• Optimize firewall performance and ensure high availability.

Cloud Security and SASE Solutions:

• Administer and manage Palo Alto's Prisma Access for secure remote access solutions.
• Utilize Strata Cloud Manager to monitor and manage distributed firewalls.
• Implement and support Palo Alto's SASE products to ensure secure access for users across hybrid environments.

Network Security Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

• Monitor network traffic for anomalies using Panorama and other tools to ensure proactive threat detection.
• Troubleshoot complex network security issues, including VPNs (GlobalProtect), connectivity problems, and policy conflicts.
• Perform regular audits of firewall configuration to ensure compliance with security standards.

Automation and Optimization:

• Develop scripts or use automation tools to streamline firewall management tasks (e.g. policy updates, log analysis).C
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Collaboration and Documentation:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to design secure network architectures that align with business goals.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation, including network diagrams, change logs, and SOPs.

Required Skills:

• Five plus years' experience in managing firewalls in an enterprise environment.
• Experience managing advanced features of Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama, and the tools in the AI Security Bundle
• High attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to change management processes
• Relevant certifications such as Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) or Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE).
• Proficiency with documentation and content development tools, i.e. Visio (or equivalent), and the M365 Office suite of tools such as Word, Excel, etc.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences through well-structured documentation, ensuring accuracy, usability, and consistency across all formats
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid telework/onsite office environment.