Position Summary:
Driving advanced network security engineering, firewall migrations, and enterprise perimeter protection across Gurugram and Bangalore, Aryan Solutions is actively seeking an accomplished Palo Alto Firewall Engineer for a dynamic contract engagement. In this vital technical role, you will architect, implement, configure, and troubleshoot complex Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and Panorama management systems while participating in UK business hours operations and on-call support rotations. Bringing 5+ years of progressive professional experience in network security and firewall deployments, you will empower global enterprise operations to achieve uncompromised threat prevention, policy compliance, and infrastructure resilience. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, high technical visibility, and professional growth within a premier global executive search and IT recruitment enterprise.
Detailed Job Description:
As a Palo Alto Firewall Engineer supporting Aryan Solutions on an onsite basis (5 days/week) in Gurugram or Bangalore, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of enterprise firewall migrations, security policy creation, network address translation (NAT), virtual private network (VPN) tunnels, and incident management. Your day-to-day responsibilities include configuring Palo Alto NGFW and Panorama, executing complex firewall migrations without downtime, enforcing rigorous cybersecurity controls, collaborating directly with UK-based client stakeholders, and participating in rotational on-call support. You will operate in a collaborative enterprise technology environment while partnering closely with executive search leaders like Ashu Tulsyan. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements by submitting your updated resume via direct email to Ashu Tulsyan at ashu.n@aryan-solutions.com.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect, deploy, configure, test, and maintain enterprise Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and Panorama management platforms.
- Execute complex enterprise firewall migrations, rulebase consolidation, and policy optimization without service disruption.
- Design and implement robust security policies, Network Address Translation (NAT), and secure site-to-site/remote access VPN tunnels.
- Manage network security incidents, execute change management procedures, and maintain strict compliance with enterprise security baselines.
- Provide operational coverage during UK business hours and participate in rotational on-call support for critical infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot complex routing, switching, packet drop, and threat inspection anomalies using advanced debugging tools.
- Collaborate seamlessly with client IT squads, security operations centers (SOC), and executive recruitment consultants.
- Maintain meticulous network security documentation, firewall rule inventories, change logs, and architecture runbooks.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional hands-on experience in enterprise network security and firewall administration.
- Strong, demonstrable operational expertise in Palo Alto NGFW deployment, Panorama management, and threat prevention features.
- Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in firewall migrations, security policy design, NAT, and VPN architectures.
- Deep practical experience in IT service management, incident tracking, change management, and security compliance.
- Solid practical grasp of core networking protocols, routing, switching, and TCP/IP telemetry.
- Exceptional analytical problem-solving aptitude, meticulous troubleshooting skills, and professional communication capabilities.
- Mandatory legal work authorization and physical availability for 5-day onsite professional operations in Gurugram or Bangalore, with comfort working UK business hours.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Professional Palo Alto certifications such as Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) or Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA).
- Hands-on familiarity with cloud firewalls across AWS or Azure cloud environments.
- Experience with F5 load balancers and network automation scripting using Python or Ansible.
- Prior professional working experience in top-tier multinational banking, telecommunications, or IT consulting enterprises.
- Active participation in cybersecurity forums, vulnerability research groups, or threat intelligence communities.
Application Information:
- Recruiter: Aryan Solutions Recruitment Division
- Contact Name: Ashu Tulsyan (Executive Search & Leadership Hiring Specialist)
- Email: ashu.n@aryan-solutions.com
- Phone:
- Company Website: https://www.aryan-solutions.com
- Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Contract Package
- Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Gurugram/Bangalore Palo Alto Engineer Opening)
- Notice Period: Immediate to 15 Days Preferred
- Contract Duration: Contract Engagement (UK Business Hours & On-Call Support Required)