Network Security Engineer

18 Months Rate :

ASAP / Flexible

Overview : We are looking for an experienced

Palo Alto Firewall Engineer

to join a leading technology-driven organisation on an

18-month contract . This role will be instrumental in supporting and optimising the business’s network security infrastructure across enterprise environments. You’ll be working on cutting-edge firewall technologies with a focus on

Panorama , and advanced network security implementations.

Key Responsibilities : Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level Palo Alto firewall solutions. Configure and manage

Panorama

for centralised firewall management and policy enforcement. Perform rule-base reviews, updates, and optimisation for best security practices. Troubleshoot and resolve complex firewall and network security issues. Collaborate with architecture, operations, and security teams to improve and secure network infrastructure. Monitor and respond to network security incidents, providing expert analysis and remediation. Create and maintain technical documentation, including diagrams, runbooks, and configurations. Support security audits and compliance initiatives through firewall data and reports.

Essential Skills & Experience : Proven hands-on experience with

PA-series and / or VM-series). Strong knowledge and practical experience with

Panorama

for managing multiple firewall instances. Deep understanding of

network security concepts , including VPNs, NAT, application layer security, and intrusion prevention. Familiarity with security protocols and technologies (e.g., IPSec, SSL, SNMP, Syslog). Experience in complex enterprise environments with large-scale deployments. Ability to write and interpret configuration scripts and logs. Solid troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose and resolve firewall-related incidents quickly.

Nice to Have : Palo Alto Networks Certifications

e.g., PCNSA, PCNSE). Familiarity with other security tools (e.g., IDS / IPS systems, SIEM platforms). Experience working within highly regulated environments (e.g., finance, healthcare, telecoms).