Network Security Automation Engineer – Palo Alto & Checkpoint

X2nations; Deutschland; A distancia; USD 68.477 - 102.716; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

X2nations is seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer to join our team. The role focuses on firewall administration (Palo Alto, Checkpoint) and developing automated solutions for the Network Security Orchestrator, including backend components and portal servers.

You will design and implement automation tools to streamline daily tasks, such as upgrade processes, to improve efficiency and reliability across the network security infrastructure.

Formación

• Experience administering Palo Alto and Checkpoint firewalls.
• Ability to design automated solutions for the Network Security Orchestrator (backend and portal).
• Design and implement automation tools to streamline daily tasks (e.g., upgrade processes).

Responsabilidades

• Administration and management of firewalls, specifically Palo Alto and Checkpoint platforms.
• Design and development of automated solutions to enhance the Network Security Orchestrator, encompassing both backend systems and portal servers.
• Creation and implementation of automation tools to streamline routine operational tasks, such as upgrade automation.

Conocimientos

FW Knowhow

Python

NET

Bash scripting

Tufin

TOS Aurora

Kubernetes

Docker

GitHub

Ansible

Wiki

Jira

Linux

Code reading

Customer requirements

Descripción del empleo

Are we open to considering candidates from other locations?

No

Is it a remote working?

Hybrid

Do you have any specific location preferences or constraints?

Start Date

15-10-2025

End Date

31-12-2026

Hours for Estimated Spend

6000

Description

3rd party resources to support IT Network Security operations (e.g. Firewalls).
The role involves comprehensive firewall administration with a focus on Palo Alto and Checkpoint platforms to ensure robust network security. The candidate will be responsible for developing automated solutions aimed at enhancing the Network Security Orchestrator, including both backend components and portal servers. Additionally, the role requires designing and implementing automation tools to streamline daily operational tasks, such as upgrade processes, to improve efficiency and reliability within the network security infrastructure.

Positions Requested

3

E3 - Senior Consultant (Minimum IT Experience 3-6 Years.)

Scope of Services / Deliverables

Key Responsibilities:

1. Administration and management of firewalls, specifically Palo Alto and Checkpoint platforms.
2. Design and development of automated solutions to enhance the Network Security Orchestrator, encompassing both backend systems and portal servers.
3. Creation and implementation of automation tools to streamline routine operational tasks, such as upgrade automation.

Candidate Requirements:
To ensure compliance with sovereign infrastructure support, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. EU + NATO Citizenship: Candidates are required to hold citizenship from a country that is a member of both the European Union and NATO.
2. German Employment Contract: Candidates must be directly employed by a German legal entity under a contract governed by German labor law. This includes full adherence to all German tax, social security, and employment regulations. Employment contracts issued outside Germany are not acceptable.
3. SÜG 2 Security Clearance: Candidates must possess the Ü2 sabotage protection security clearance as stipulated by the German Security Clearance Act (Sicherheitsüberprüfungsgesetz SÜG).

Skills

FW Knowhow (CP, FN, PAN, ASA) incl. using API based change of Policies
Programming languages: Python, .NET, bash scripting
Knowledge about Tufin and TOS Aurora with special focus on using ST/SC API
Experiences with Kubernetes and Docker
Managing coding projects in GitHub
Creating playbooks using Ansible
Documenting using WIKI and JIRA
Administration experiences with Linux
Ability to read and understand programming code developed by other developers
Understanding customer demands and asking questions to refine