Palo Alto NGFW Infrastructure and Configuration

Avanda Group AG; Paris; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanda Group AG in Paris is seeking an IT security consultant to conduct a technical review of the Palo Alto NGFW infrastructure and its configurations. The role focuses on identifying weaknesses and optimizing the security posture to align with client needs.

You will deliver a detailed audit report with concrete recommendations, prioritize actions by risk, and collaborate with client technical teams to ensure effective implementation and follow-up.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience with Palo Alto NGFW.
• Strong knowledge of network security principles.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to produce technical audit reports and improvement plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical review of the infrastructure and NGFW configurations.
• Identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities in the infrastructure.
• Prepare a detailed audit report with findings and recommendations.
• Prioritize actions based on risk and impact.
• Develop an action plan with timelines for implementing recommendations.
• Collaborate with the client's technical teams for effective rollout.
• Provide follow-up support and establish performance indicators.
• Create training documentation for internal teams on NGFW best practices.

Skills

Palo Alto NGFW

Network security

Public speaking

Presentation skills

4-5 years experience

Job description

Palo Alto NGFW Infrastructure and Configuration

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Job Description

Technical Review of the Infrastructure and Configuration of the Palo Alto NGFW Solution

Overview:The IT security consultant will conduct a thorough technical review of the existing infrastructure and the configurations of the Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) deployed within Client. The goal is to identify improvement opportunities, enhance the security posture, and ensure that the solution is optimized to meet the organization's specific needs.

Scope of service

Infrastructure Analysis

• Assess the current network architecture and its integration with the Palo Alto NGFW solution.
• Identify weaknesses and potential vulnerabilities within the infrastructure.

Configuration Review

• Examine the current configurations of the NGFW, including filtering rules, security policies, and performance settings.
• Verify compliance with Palo Alto best practices as well as Clients security policies.

Audit Report

• Provide a detailed report presenting the results of the audit, including identified strengths and weaknesses, along with concrete recommendations for improvement.
• Prioritize corrective actions based on the associated risk levels.

Improvement Plan

• Propose an action plan for implementing the recommendations, including clear steps and a projected timeline.
• Collaborate with Clients technical teams to ensure effective implementation of the improvements.

Follow-Up and Support

• Offer ongoing support post-review to assist with the implementation of recommendations and reassessment of configurations if necessary.
• Establish performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of the changes made.

• Technical audit report of the infrastructure and configurations.
• Detailed action plan for recommended improvements.
• Training documentation for internal teams on best practices for configuring and managing the NGFW.

Requirements

• Expertise with Palo Alto NGFW solutions.
• Expertise of network security principles and best practices.
• The technical review will be conducted within a specified timeframe, with the possibility of an extension for follow-up and implementation of recommendations.
• 4-5 years of experience on Alto
• A skilled public speaker with strong presentation skills.