What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palo Alto Firewall Engineer position at K Anand Corporation?
Must Have Skills:
- Palo Alto
- IAM
Detailed Job Description:
Palo Alto Firewall Engineer with 5 8 years of hands-on experience in network security and firewall administration. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks firewalls and related security technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Configure, manage, and support Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW).
- Implement and maintain security policies, NAT rules, VPNs, and routing.
- Manage Panorama for centralized firewall administration.
- Monitor firewall performance, logs, and security alerts.
- Perform rule reviews, policy optimization, and cleanup activities.
- Troubleshoot connectivity and security issues.
- Support security audits, compliance requirements, and documentation.
- Coordinate with application, infrastructure, and security teams for firewall changes.
Required Skills:
- 5 8 years of experience in network security and firewall management.
- Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama.
- Good knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, NAT, VPN, SSL, and IPSec.
- Experience with security features such as App-ID, User-ID, Threat Prevention, and URL Filtering.
- Familiarity with change management and incident management processes.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Preferred Certifications:
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification preferred.
Good to Have:
- Experience with other firewall technologies such as Cisco Systems ASA/FTD or Fortinet FortiGate.
- Knowledge of cloud security concepts in Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.