Network Security Engineer (Remote)

A financial services organization is seeking a Network Security Engineer for a fully remote opportunity. About the Opportunity:

• Shift: Day shift
• Schedule: Monday through Friday
• Hours: Standard business
• Setting: Remote

Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including configurations, upgrades, patches, and ongoing support
• Develop, maintain, and optimize firewall security policies and rules
• Convert Layer 4 firewall rules to Layer 7 application-aware rules using Palo Alto User-ID and App-ID
• Troubleshoot firewall, network, and connectivity issues to support security, performance, and reliability
• Support network security infrastructure and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement secure connectivity solutions

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience managing Palo Alto Networks firewalls
• Strong understanding of Layer 4 and Layer 7 firewall security
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto User-ID and App-ID
• Experience creating and managing custom App-ID configurations
• Experience managing Palo Alto infrastructure, including upgrades, patches, and configurations
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, devices, and infrastructure
• Experience with firewalls, routers, VPNs, and network monitoring tools
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment

Desired Skills:

• Experience managing Check Point firewalls in an IaaS environment
• Experience deploying Palo Alto firewalls in an IaaS environment
• Experience working with cloud/IaaS network security infrastructure
• Experience using Python scripting to automate network administration or firewall tasks
• Experience with network automation and configuration management tools