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Palo Alto Engineer

JobRialto, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214


Job Summary:

The Palo Alto Engineer will be responsible for managing on-premises Palo Alto firewalls and facilitating the transition to a hybrid environment, incorporating both on-premises and cloud-based (Palo Alto SASE) firewall solutions. This role requires expertise in configuring and managing Palo Alto firewalls, implementing advanced security policies, and working with cloud-based security solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in network security, with hands-on experience in both on-premises and cloud-based Palo Alto solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

•Configure and manage on-premises Palo Alto firewalls to meet organizational security requirements.

•Utilize Palo Alto's next-generation firewall capabilities, including application-level controls, user/group-based policies, and advanced threat prevention.

•Integrate on-premises firewalls with cloud-based security solutions.

•Lead or participate in the migration to the cloud-based Palo Alto SASE solution.

•Ensure compliance with network security best practices and standards.

•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between on-premises and cloud-based security solutions.

Required Qualifications:

•Proven experience with on-premises Palo Alto firewall configuration and management.

•Familiarity with Palo Alto's next-generation firewall features, including application-level controls, user-based policies, and threat prevention.

•Hands-on experience with both on-premises and cloud-based Palo Alto solutions.

•Strong understanding of network security principles, concepts, and best practices.

•Ability to work on and support the migration process to Palo Alto SASE.

Preferred Qualifications:

•Experience with hybrid security environments, specifically combining on-premises and cloud-based solutions.

•Certifications in network security, such as Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE).

•Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex security configurations.

Certifications:

•Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) is preferred but not mandatory.

Primary Skills:

•Palo Alto firewall configuration and management

•Next-generation firewall capabilities (application-level controls, user/group-based policies, advanced threat prevention)

•Cloud integration for security solutions

•Network security principles and best practices

•Experience with Palo Alto SASE and hybrid environments

Education:

Bachelors Degree

Certification:

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer