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Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Palo Alto Firewall Engineer to design, implement, manage, and optimize Palo Alto Networks security solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with next-generation firewalls and a solid understanding of network security principles to protect enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities • Design, deploy, configure, and maintain Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PA-Series, VM-Series), • Manage security policies, NAT rules, VPNs (IPSec/SSL), and threat prevention profiles, • Configure and manage Panorama for centralized firewall management, • Monitor firewall performance, logs, and alerts; troubleshoot network and security issues, • Implement security best practices, including application control, URL filtering, and SSL decryption, • Perform firewall rule reviews, audits, and policy optimization, • Support network segmentation and Zero Trust security initiatives, • Collaborate with network, security, and IT teams to support business requirements, • Maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and network diagrams, • Participate in change management and on-call support as required Required Skills & Qualifications • Strong experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, • Hands-on knowledge of Panorama, • Experience with IPSec and SSL VPN configurations, • Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing, and network security concepts, • Experience with security features such as Threat Prevention, WildFire, URL Filtering, and App-ID, • Ability to troubleshoot complex network and security issues Preferred Qualifications • Palo Alto Networks certifications (PCNSE. NGFE), • Experience with cloud firewalls (AWS, VM-Series), • Knowledge of automation using APIs, Ansible, or Terraform Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience, • Competitive salary and benefits package ($120,000 - $160,000), • Opportunities for professional development and growth., • Collaborative and supportive work environment. Work location • Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote) - first 90 days are on fully in office