What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palo Alto Firewall Engineer position at Medisys Health Network, Inc.?
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
- 5 years of experience in network security or firewall engineering
Benefits:
- 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
Salary : $100,000 - $160,000