SENIOR ENGINEER - Palo Alto Networks - Firewalls

Network Security Engineer

Location: SMILES 1, Bengaluru

Years of Experience: 3-5 Years

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer with a strong focus on Palo Alto Networks firewalls to monitor, manage, and optimize our network security infrastructure across data centers, branch offices, and cloud connectivity. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Palo Alto NGFWs and a solid understanding of firewall and network security best practices. This role requires a proactive approach to incident response, root cause analysis, and collaboration with various teams to ensure the security and integrity of our network.

Responsibilities

Monitor and manage firewall, VPN, IDS/IPS, and network security infrastructure, particularly Palo Alto NGFWs.Respond to and escalate firewall/network security incidents, performing root cause analysis and coordinating with relevant teams and vendors for resolution.Configure, maintain, and optimize rule sets, NATs, zones, policies, user/group objects, and application controls in Palo Alto firewalls.Ensure firewall firmware/software is up to date and maintain comprehensive documentation, including network topology, firewall rule base, incident response playbooks, and operational runbooks.Operate in a 24/7 shift rostered environment, being on-call as required, and ensure SLAs for response and resolution are met.Collaborate with network operations, LAN/WAN, cloud connectivity, and security teams, as well as SOC and threat intelligence, to ensure holistic visibility and response.Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including automation of monitoring/alerting and building reporting metrics for firewall/network security operations.

Mandatory Skills

Proven experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (NGFWs).Strong understanding of network security principles and practices.Experience in incident response and root cause analysis.Ability to configure and manage firewall rule sets and policies.

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with automation tools for monitoring and alerting, such as Ansible or Terraform.Experience with cloud security and connectivity, specifically with AWS or Azure.Knowledge of other firewall technologies and security solutions, such as Cisco ASA or Fortinet.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.Relevant certifications such as Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) or equivalent.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

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