Network Security Engineer

Title: Palo Alto Engineer

Location: Phoenix AZ

Duration: Full Time / Contract

We are actively seeking a Network Security Engineer with experience in firewall functionalities, rule sets, log data analysis, and optimization. This pivotal role involves integrating our client's firewall infrastructure with the newly acquired Illumio Zero Trust Micro-segmentation solution. The ideal candidate will bring experience in Palo Alto Firewall technologies (strongly preferred) or Cisco technologies, coupled with deep experience and understanding of firewall rule set structures and functions, along with the data they produce.

Key Responsibilities:

· Key contributor to the implementation of Illumio Zero Trust Micro-segmentation solutions and integration with existing firewall technologies, leveraging a comprehensive understanding of firewall functionalities and limitations.

· Serve as the primary interface between firewalls and zero trust micro-segmentation solutions, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced security posture.

· Utilize SQL skills to interact with and derive insights from related datasets, driving data-driven security decisions.

· Provide expert guidance on the intricacies of firewall architecture, rulesets, and log data interpretation to the integration project team.

· Push the boundaries of knowledge in pursuit of a deeper understanding of network security models and their practical implications.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

· Extensive experience as a Network Security Architect/Engineer, with a specialized focus on Illumio and Palo Alto.

· Demonstrated expertise in firewall functionalities, rule sets, log data analysis, and optimization.

· Proven track record of successful integration projects involving firewall infrastructure and security solutions.

· In-depth understanding of the interface between firewalls and zero trust / micro-segmentation solutions.

· Familiarity with Illumio solutions is desired but not mandatory.

· Proficiency in SQL for data interaction and analysis.

· Thorough knowledge of large public cloud providers, particularly AWS and Azure, and their network security models.

· Strong aptitude for data mining and analytics techniques.

· Familiarity with infrastructure provisioning tools such as Terraform.

· Understanding of version control systems like GitHub.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Certification in Palo Alto Networks or Cisco networking technologies.

· Advanced understanding of the limitations of network security models within AWS and Azure.

· Previous experience in data mining and analytics.