Firewall Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Firewall Engineer with 4–6 years of hands-on experience in network security engineering and a strong focus on Palo Alto Networks technologies. This mid-level role is ideal for a practitioner who thrives in a technical, hands-on environment and is ready to take ownership of firewall configuration, policy optimization, and network protection within a dynamic enterprise setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and maintain Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PA-Series, VM-Series) across production and cloud environments.
• Utilize Panorama for centralized management, policy enforcement, and log analysis.
• Implement and support VPNs, NAT rules, App-ID, User-ID, and threat prevention features.
• Perform policy reviews, rulebase audits, and ensure configurations meet security and compliance standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network and firewall-related issues efficiently.
• Participate in firewall lifecycle management, including patching, upgrades, and migrations.
• Collaborate with network and security operations teams to support secure connectivity and incident response.
• Document configurations, topology changes, and standard operating procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in network security engineering or firewall administration.
• Strong working knowledge of Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Panorama management.
• Hands-on experience with VPNs, NAT, routing (BGP/OSPF), and access control policies.
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Professional (PCNSP) certification required.
• Solid understanding of zero trust best practices.
• Proficiency with network troubleshooting tools (packet capture, traffic analysis, etc.).
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP fundamentals and security best practices.
• Experience working in environments with compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, PCI).

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with GlobalProtect, WildFire, and URL Filtering configurations.
• Familiarity with Prisma Access
• Exposure to cloud network security (AWS, Azure, or GCP firewalls).
• Basic scripting or automation knowledge (Python, Ansible, API integrations).
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on detail and accuracy.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in: Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Why Join Us

• 100% remote work flexibility within the U.S. May require 10% travel to customer locations. time.
• Opportunities to grow toward senior-level roles and advanced Palo Alto certifications (e.g., PCNSE).
• Collaborative, security-focused team culture.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000.00 - $113,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Work Location: Remote