A financial services organization is seeking a Network Security Engineer for a fully remote opportunity.
About the Opportunity:
Shift: Day shift
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Hours: Standard business
Setting: Remote
Responsibilities:
Administer and maintain Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including configurations, upgrades, patches, and ongoing support
Develop, maintain, and optimize firewall security policies and rules
Convert Layer 4 firewall rules to Layer 7 application-aware rules using Palo Alto User-ID and App-ID
Troubleshoot firewall, network, and connectivity issues to support security, performance, and reliability
Support network security infrastructure and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement secure connectivity solutions
Qualifications:
5+ years of hands-on experience managing Palo Alto Networks firewalls
Strong understanding of Layer 4 and Layer 7 firewall security
Hands-on experience with Palo Alto User-ID and App-ID
Experience creating and managing custom App-ID configurations
Experience managing Palo Alto infrastructure, including upgrades, patches, and configurations
Strong knowledge of networking protocols, devices, and infrastructure
Experience with firewalls, routers, VPNs, and network monitoring tools
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
Desired Skills:
Experience managing Check Point firewalls in an IaaS environment
Experience deploying Palo Alto firewalls in an IaaS environment
Experience working with cloud/IaaS network security infrastructure
Experience using Python scripting to automate network administration or firewall tasks
Experience with network automation and configuration management tools