Palo Alto Network Engineer (10 yrs Pune, Bangalore)

About The Opportunity

A fast-growing cybersecurity and infrastructure solutions provider, we secure enterprise networks and cloud environments for Fortune 500 clients and scaling tech firms across India and APAC. We specialize in deploying next-gen firewalls, Zero Trust architectures, and automated threat detection systems with Palo Alto Networks at the core of our security stack. Were hiring seasoned Palo Alto Network Engineers to architect, harden, and scale defensive infrastructure resilient to modern cyber threats.

Role & Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PA-3000/5000/7000, VM-Series) across hybrid and cloud environments (AWS/Azure).Implement and enforce Zero Trust policies, app-ID, user-ID, and security profiles to control lateral movement and reduce attack surfaces.Automate firewall rule management, policy audits, and configuration backups using Panorama, Ansible, or Terraform.Integrate Palo Alto with SIEM (Splunk, QRadar), SOAR, and endpoint detection systems for threat correlation and response.Lead incident response for firewall-related breaches, perform traffic analysis, and tune IDS/IPS signatures for precision detection.Mentor junior engineers and document network architecture, change logs, and compliance evidence (ISO 27001, SOC 2).

Skills & Qualifications

Must-HavePalo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)PA-3000/5000/7000 Series FirewallPanorama ManagementApp-ID / User-ID / Threat PreventionZero Trust ArchitectureSIEM Integration (Splunk/QRadar)Ansible / Terraform AutomationAWS/Azure Network SecurityPreferredPalo Alto Networks Certified Security Operating Platform Professional (PCNSP)Experience with Cortex XSOAR or PhantomKnowledge of NIST CSF or CIS Controls

Benefits & Culture Highlights

Flexible hybrid work with 2-3 days in Pune or Bangalore officeAnnual security certification budget + exam reimbursementsQuarterly hackathons and red-team/blue-team labs

Skills: firewall,aws,palo alto networks,alto .