Network Security Engineer (Palo Alto Prisma Access)

Swaas Systems; Chennai; On-site; INR 2,200,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SwaaS in Chennai seeks an experienced Network Security Engineer focused on Palo Alto Prisma Access. The role involves designing, deploying, and managing secure access solutions (SASE/SSE) with NGFWs, implementing Zero Trust, and enabling secure cloud networking across Azure/AWS.

Strong scripting and automation skills are essential, with adherence to security standards. The candidate will join a team that values thorough incident response, log analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to

Qualifications

• 5+ years in enterprise network security.
• 3+ years hands-on Palo Alto Prisma Access experience.
• Design, deploy, and manage Prisma Access (SASE/SSE).
• Configure and maintain Palo Alto NGFW (PA-Series, VM-Series, Panorama, PAN-OS).
• Implement Zero Trust, segmentation, and secure connectivity.
• Manage identity-integrated security using Azure AD, SAML, LDAP, SCIM.
• Secure cloud network infra across Azure and AWS.
• Monitor security events with SIEM tools (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel).
• Automate security ops with Python, REST/XML APIs, Ansible, Terraform.
• Support ISO 27001, SOX, and NIST CSF compliance.
• Preferred: PCNSE/PCSAE, Zscaler, Cortex XDR/XSOAR, OT/ICS security, CCNP/CCIE Security.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Prisma Access deployments.
• Configure and maintain NGFWs (PA-Series, VM-Series, Panorama).
• Implement Zero Trust and network segmentation.
• Support cloud networking across Azure/AWS with proper routing and security.
• Monitor security events and assist incident response.
• Automate security operations using Python and APIs.
• Coordinate changes via ServiceNow and contribute to compliance.

Skills

Palo Alto Prisma Access

Network security

NGFW

Zero Trust

Identity access management

Cloud networking

Packet analysis

Automation

PCNSE/PCSAE

CCNP/CCIE Security

Tools

PA-Series

VM-Series

Panorama

PAN-OS

Wireshark

Job description

Greetings from SwaaS!

Role: Palo Alto Prisma Access / Network Security Engineer

Experience: 5+ years

Location: Guindy, Chennai

Key Responsibilities & Required Skills:

1. Required Experience: 5+ years in enterprise network security, including 3+ years of hands-on Palo Alto Prisma Access experience.
2. Design, deploy, and manage Palo Alto Prisma Access (SASE/SSE), including GlobalProtect, ZTNA, Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Remote Networks, and Service Connections.
3. Configure and maintain Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), including PA-Series, VM-Series, Panorama, and PAN-OS, covering firewall policies, threat prevention, SSL/TLS decryption, HA, and upgrades.
4. Implement Zero Trust, network segmentation, and secure connectivity across enterprise networks, data centers, and cloud environments, including IPsec VPN, SD-WAN, and IT/OT security.
5. Manage identity-integrated security using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), SAML, LDAP, and SCIM, including device posture checks and identity-based access policies.
6. Secure cloud network infrastructure across Microsoft Azure and/or AWS, with strong networking knowledge in TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, DNS, NAT, and packet analysis using Wireshark/tcpdump.
7. Monitor security events and support incident response using Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Strata Logging Service, or Cortex Data Lake, including threat detection, investigation, and mitigation.
8. Automate network security operations using Python, REST/XML APIs, Ansible, and Terraform. Manage configuration changes through ServiceNow and support compliance requirements such as ISO 27001, SOX, and NIST CSF.
9. Preferred: PCNSE/PCSAE certification, Zscaler, Cortex XDR/XSOAR, OT/ICS security, and CCNP/CCIE Security or cloud security certifications. Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills are essential.