Hybrid Network Security Engineer, Firewall, Security Architecture – Palo Alto Focus

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About the role

  • Network Security Engineer specializing in Palo Alto Networks for enterprise firewall and security. Focusing on compliance, cloud security, and infrastructure transformation projects.

Responsibilities

  • Design, optimize, and maintain **Palo Alto device group policy structures** across enterprise firewall environments.
  • Define scalable policy frameworks to support global segmentation, operational consistency, and governance standards.
  • Lead the review and rationalization of firewall rule bases to improve maintainability and reduce risk exposure.
  • Drive **Firewall Rule Automation 2.0** initiatives, enabling increased automation, standardization, and lifecycle governance of security policies.
  • Perform detailed **compliance reviews** of firewall configurations and security policies against internal standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify remediation actions and implement corrective measures to close compliance gaps.
  • Support audit preparation and documentation related to network security controls.
  • Configure, support, and optimize **CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker)** solutions within the broader enterprise security architecture.
  • Set up and maintain **AIRs (Automated Incident Response / related security service components)** to strengthen operational security capabilities.
  • Ensure proper integration of cloud security controls with network perimeter security.
  • Deliver security engineering support for additional **Cyber and Infrastructure Security (CIS) project initiatives**.
  • Lead or contribute to **DEV zone segregation projects**, ensuring secure network segmentation between development, production, and sensitive environments.
  • Provide technical security consulting for infrastructure transformation projects.
  • Advise project teams on network security architecture during infrastructure change initiatives.
  • Consult on the **redesign of data center network architecture**, including:
  • • Security zoning concepts
  • • Traffic flow control
  • • High availability design
  • • Active / Passive firewall cluster strategies
  • Support design and validation of **Active / Passive DC firewall cluster architectures** for resilience and operational continuity.

Requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience with **Palo Alto Networks firewalls** in enterprise environments.
  • Deep knowledge of firewall policy design, device groups, templates, and rule lifecycle management.
  • Proven experience in firewall compliance review and remediation.
  • Solid understanding of **network segmentation**, **high availability**, and **data center security architecture**.
  • Experience with **CASB platforms** and cloud security controls.
  • Familiarity with security automation concepts and firewall rule orchestration.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise networking principles including routing, switching, NAT, VPN, and traffic inspection.
  • Ability to work independently in project-based and consulting-oriented environments.
  • **Preferred Qualifications**
  • Palo Alto certifications (PCNSE or equivalent).
  • Experience in complex hybrid infrastructure environments.
  • Exposure to regulated enterprise environments with strong governance requirements.
  • Knowledge of data center transformation and zero trust architecture principles.
  • **Core Competencies**
  • Analytical and structured problem solving
  • Strong stakeholder communication
  • Consulting mindset
  • High ownership and delivery orientation
  • Ability to translate security requirements into scalable technical solutions

Job title

Network Security Engineer, Firewall, Security Architecture – Palo Alto Focus

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Mid levelSenior

Salary

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Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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