Senior Network Security Engineer | Enorth Resourcing | Philippines (Remote)

Tech Junction Ltd; Philippines; Remote; PHP 960,000 - 1,680,000; Full time

Job summary

Enorth Resourcing is seeking an experienced Senior Network Security Engineer with deep Palo Alto NGFW and Panorama expertise to design, secure, and migrate enterprise firewall architectures on a remote basis from the Philippines. You will own complex migrations, policy translations, and operational excellence within MSP/NOC settings, aligned to US Eastern hours.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in networking security, PCNSE certification, and strong English communication for global

Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise networking and network security engineering.
• SME proficiency in Palo Alto NGFW and Panorama administration.
• Active PCNSE certification is mandatory.
• Experience executing cross-vendor firewall migrations and cutover planning.
• MSP or NOC background beneficial.
• Strong English communication and client-facing skills.
• Residency in the Philippines for US Eastern hours.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and manage Palo Alto NGFW and Panorama infrastructures.
• Lead cross-vendor firewall migrations, rule translations, and cutover operations.
• Serve as L4 SME for advanced network security, threat prevention, and routing.
• Operate within MSP/NOC environments and adhere to US Eastern time zones.
• Troubleshoot security incidents and collaborate with global teams.
• Document firewall configurations, runbooks, topologies, and changes.

Skills

Palo Alto NGFW

PCNSE certification

MSP/NOC experience

English communication

Cross-vendor rule translation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity / IT

Tools

Panorama

Python

Job description

Position Summary:

Enorth Resourcing is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical Senior Network Security Engineer acting as a genuine Palo Alto Subject Matter Expert (SME) with 10+ years of progressive professional experience in networking, security engineering, and MSP/NOC operations to join our leading global network security client on a full-time permanent remote basis in the Philippines (working US Eastern hours and shift rotations). In this critical L4 project engineering role, you will be responsible for designing, securing, and migrating complex enterprise firewall architectures, multi-site Panorama management systems, and cross-vendor security environments. You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Panorama, PCNSE certification, and cross-vendor rule translation to deliver uncompromised network security, high availability, and operational excellence. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier global cybersecurity recruitment and managed services enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Senior Network Security Engineer supporting our global network security client through Enorth Resourcing, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of complex firewall migrations, security policy translation, cutover execution, and L4 project engineering support. Your day-to-day responsibilities include architecting, deploying, and managing enterprise Palo Alto NGFW and Panorama infrastructures, executing complex cross-vendor firewall migrations and rule translations, operating within fast-paced MSP or NOC environments, aligning daily operations with US Eastern time zones and rotational shifts, troubleshooting high-severity security incidents, and collaborating closely with global security operations and client engineering squads. You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and analytical problem‑solving skills to resolve complex security anomalies under strict enterprise delivery schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise‑grade Palo Alto Next‑Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and Panorama management platforms.
• Execute complex cross‑vendor firewall migrations, rule translations, policy optimization, and seamless cutover operations.
• Act as the senior L4 project engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) for advanced network security, threat prevention, and routing.
• Operate effectively within high‑demand Managed Service Provider (MSP) or Network Operations Center (NOC) operational frameworks.
• Support mission‑critical security infrastructures aligned with US Eastern working hours and scheduled rotational shift rosters.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve intricate firewall traffic drops, VPN tunnel disruptions, and security policy anomalies.
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross‑functional global security teams, client stakeholders, and infrastructure engineering squads.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of firewall configurations, migration runbooks, network topologies, and change control logs.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive professional experience in enterprise networking and network security engineering.
• Mandatory genuine Subject Matter Expert (SME) proficiency in Palo Alto NGFW and Panorama administration.
• Mandatory active PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer) certification (Non‑negotiable requirement).
• Proven hands‑on professional experience executing cross‑vendor firewall migrations, rule translation, and cutover planning.
• Substantial career background working within Managed Service Provider (MSP) or Network Operations Center (NOC) environments.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem‑solving capabilities under mission‑critical security conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong client‑facing stakeholder management abilities.
• Mandatory physical residency in the Philippines for fully remote operations aligned with US Eastern hours and shift rotations.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills:

• Additional advanced cybersecurity or cloud certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or AWS/Azure security specialties.
• Prior professional working experience in top‑tier global managed security service providers (MSSPs) or cybersecurity vendors.
• Hands‑on familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for network automation and security log parsing.
• Advanced understanding of zero‑trust network architecture, SASE frameworks, and secure access service edge deployments.

Application Information:

• Recruiter: Enorth Resourcing Cybersecurity Division
• Contact Name: Jason Thorne (Cybersecurity Talent Specialist & Managing Director)
• Email: `[e-mail]`
• Company Website: https://www.enorthresourcing.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Global Remote Security Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Philippines Remote Opening – US Eastern Hours)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full‑Time Remote Engagement (Philippines)

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for this Senior Network Security Engineer position, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your Palo Alto NGFW and Panorama migration portfolio, confirms your active PCNSE certification, and verifies your availability for US Eastern hours from the Philippines.