Palo Alto Engineer

TEKsystems; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 65.000 - 77.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account

Transit benefits

Employee assistance

Zusammenfassung

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced Palo Alto Engineer to configure, optimize, and troubleshoot enterprise security systems using Palo Alto Networks NGFWs and Panorama. This contract role is based in Winston-Salem, NC, with a hybrid work model.

You will deploy firewalls, manage policies, perform onboarding and migrations, and develop runbooks and high-level designs for enterprise firewall operations. Strong scripting experience (Python/Ansible/Terraform) and relevant certs are preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Expert level experience with Palo Alto networks and Panorama for enterprise environments.
• Experience writing scripts and using IaC tools to accelerate deployments.

Aufgaben

• Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama across enterprise environments.
• Build and optimize firewall policies, NATs, and threat prevention profiles.
• Perform onboarding, template migrations, configuration imports, policy validation, and post-migration verification.

Kenntnisse

Palo Alto

Firewall

Panorama

Next-Gen Firewall

Scripting

Ausbildung

PCNSE

CCNP

CCIE

Tools

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Palo Alto Engineer configures, optimizes, and troubleshoots enterprise security systems using Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and management platforms like Panorama which they just updated

Deploy Firewalls: Install, configure, and manage Palo Alto hardware, virtual firewalls, and cloud security tools.Manage Policies: Build and optimize security rules, Network Address Translation (NAT), and threat prevention profiles.Troubleshoot Issues: Analyze network traffic, trace connection problems, and run deep packet inspections during outages.Automate Workflows: Maintain Documentation: Keep network diagrams, security policies, and rule standards up to date.

Perform firewall onboarding, template migrations, configuration imports, and policy validation for standalone and HA firewall deployments. anaged firewall lifecycle operations, including configuration audits, commit validation, push troubleshooting, and post-migration verification. Troubleshot complex Panorama connectivity and synchronization issues involving auth keys, template pushes, HA state synchronization, and log forwarding. Develop standardized migration runbooks, operational procedures, troubleshooting documentation, and High-Level Design (HLD) documentation for enterprise firewall operations.

Roughly 150 Firewalls. Panorama environment is hosted in Azure.

Skills

Paloalto, Firewall, panorama, next generation firewall, Working familiarity with basic coding or infrastructure-as-code tools, Firewall/intrusion detection

Top Skills Details

Paloalto,Firewall,panorama,next generation firewall

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Certs, but not required: PCNSE: Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Engineer, CCNP or CCIE: Cisco networking credentials

Experience write scripts or use tools like Python, Ansible, or Terraform to speed up deployments

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Winston-Salem, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Winston-Salem,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.