Network Security Engineer – Palo Alto Prisma Access / NGFW

Spectral Consultants; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectral Consultants in Chennai is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer to strengthen enterprise security with Palo Alto Prisma Access and NGFW expertise. The role is based in Chennai and involves hands-on deployment and optimization of SASE/SSE solutions.

You will design, deploy, and manage Prisma Access, NGFWs, and related security services, while collaborating with SOC for threat monitoring, incident response, and audits. PCNSE or similar certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Network Security Engineering.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto Prisma Access, NGFW including GlobalProtect, Remote Networks, Service Connections, SWG, and ZTNA.
• Experience with Azure/AWS network security and Zero Trust principles.
• PCNSE or relevant Palo Alto certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Palo Alto Prisma Access, GlobalProtect, SWG, and ZTNA solutions.
• Configure and manage Palo Alto NGFWs, Panorama, and Strata Cloud Manager.
• Manage network segmentation, IPsec VPNs, and secure remote connectivity.
• Collaborate with SOC teams on threat monitoring, incident response, and security investigations.
• Maintain technical documentation and support security audits and change management.

Skills

Network security engineering

Threat monitoring

Incident response

Tools

Palo Alto Prisma Access

Palo Alto NGFW

GlobalProtect

Panorama

Strata Cloud Manager

SWG

ZTNA

Azure

AWS

Zero Trust

Job description

Spectral Consultants is hiring for Network Security Engineer – Palo Alto Prisma Access / NGFW for a leading Chemical Manufacturing Organization in Chennai Location.

We are looking for an experienced Network Security Engineer with strong hands‑on expertise in Palo Alto Prisma Access, SASE/SSE, and Next-Generation Firewalls to support and strengthen enterprise network security.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Palo Alto Prisma Access, GlobalProtect, SWG, and ZTNA solutions.
• Configure and manage Palo Alto NGFWs, Panorama, and Strata Cloud Manager.
• Manage network segmentation, IPsec VPNs, and secure remote connectivity.
• Collaborate with SOC teams on threat monitoring, incident response, and security investigations.
• Maintain technical documentation and support security audits and change management.

Mandatory Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Network Security Engineering.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Palo Alto Prisma Access, NGFW including GlobalProtect, Remote Networks, Service Connections, SWG, and ZTNA.
• Experience with Azure/AWS network security and Zero Trust principles.

Preferred Skills

• PCNSE or relevant Palo Alto certifications.
• Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, Python, Ansible, and Terraform.

Candidates with strong hands‑on Prisma Access implementation and operational experience are encouraged to apply.