Palo Alto Engineer - Magicforce

Models Supported:

• PA-850 (majority of devices)

• PA-5220

• PA-3260

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Palo Alto Networks certification (e.g., PCNSE).

• Strong understanding of network security principles and practices.

• Expertise in configuring and managing Palo Alto firewalls.

• Experience with network protocols, VPN configurations, and security policies.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Firewall Policy Management:

o Create, modify, and optimize firewall policies and rules to enhance network security.

o Ensure alignment of firewall policies with organizational security and compliance requirements.

• Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

o Continuously monitor network traffic and firewall logs to detect and respond to security incidents.

o Investigate and resolve firewall-related performance and connectivity issues.

• Security Best Practices:

o Stay informed of the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and Palo Alto firewall best practices.

o Implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard network integrity.

• Documentation and Reporting:

o Maintain comprehensive documentation of firewall configurations, policies, and network diagrams.

o Prepare reports on firewall performance, security incidents, and compliance.

• Collaboration:

o Work with network engineers, system administrators, and security teams to ensure a unified security strategy.

• Upgrades and Patch Management:

o Plan and perform firmware updates, patches, and software upgrades on Palo Alto firewalls.

o Maintain an up-to-date and secure firewall infrastructure.

• Incident Response:

o Assist in incident response activities to address and mitigate firewall-related security breaches or vulnerabilities.

• Training and Knowledge Sharing:

o Stay current with Palo Alto Networks products and certifications.

o Provide training and share knowledge with team members on firewall technologies and practices.