Palo Alto Engineer

York Solutions, LLC; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical with multiple plan options

Delta Dental plan

Eye Med Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Palo Alto engineer to manage firewall policies and configurations while supporting the transition to cloud technologies. The role involves collaborating with IT Security to enhance security measures and ensure proper governance of firewall settings. Candidates should possess proven experience with Palo Alto technology and excellent communication skills. Additionally, the role offers a flexible work environment with opportunities for professional growth and other comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing firewall policy with Palo Alto using Panorama.
• Experience with IPSEC configurations and cloud environments.
• Ability to collaborate with IT Security to mitigate vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer and configure Palo Alto firewall for governance.
• Support migration of resources to cloud while ensuring system availability.
• Collaborate with teams to align firewall policies with application migrations.

Skills

Palo Alto firewall policy utilizing AppID, URL filtering, Threat, and Wildfire

Experience using Panorama, log collectors, IPSEC tunnels and global protect

Experience with Palo Alto in a cloud and hybrid environment

Flexibility and adaptability

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proven troubleshooting skills

Job description

Position Overview

The Palo Alto engineer will be responsible for administration and configuration of Palo Alto. The primary focus for the candidate will be managing firewall policy using Panorama and Tufin. The candidate will also be responsible for supporting IPSEC configurations, Palo Alto hardware and virtual firewall platforms, global protect, and collaborating with IT Security to mitigate security vulnerabilities and other duties as assigned.

Project Overview

Prime is currently transitioning technology stacks from on-premise to Public Cloud and SaaS/PaaS providers. As part of their transition strategy, Prime is specifically looking for a FW engineer to maintain and update firewall policy as application teams migrate into cloud. The primary goal is to realize cost savings and increased velocity for the Networking teams by taking a managed services approach.

Work Environment

Complex and Collaborative. Provide FW policy support for migration of resources to cloud providers from on-prem while maintaining critical system availability for business users.

Top Skills

1. Palo Alto firewall policy utilizing AppID, URL filtering, Threat, and Wildfire
2. Experience using Panorama, log collectors, IPSEC tunnels and global protect
3. Experience with Palo Alto in a cloud and hybrid environment

Additional Skills

• Experience with Palo Alto firewall virtual routers and routing policy using BGP as the primary routing protocol.
• Maintain systems and documentation as needed for audits and compliance.
• Collaborate with IT Security departments to mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with other staff and departments to meet department and project deadlines.
• Use ITIL process and procedures for change, incident, and problem management of perimeter network environments.
• Proven troubleshooting skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding and constantly changing environment, while being able to set priorities and balance multiple deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present information in clear, concise terms to all position levels in the organization, as well as business partners, vendors and technical staff.
• Ability to work on a team or independently with minimal supervision to achieve project milestones and deadlines. Knows how to elevate appropriately, efficiently, and effectively.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills; able to manage a complex project independently, while functioning effectively under time constraints, established deadlines and within budget.

Benefits

• BCBS Medical with 3 Plans to choose from (PPO and High deductible PPO plans with Health Savings Program)
• Delta Dental plan with 2 free cleanings and insurance discounts
• Eye Med Vision with annual check-ups and discounts on lens
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance paid by company
• John Hancock 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary company match
• Voluntary Insurance programs such as: Hospital Indemnity, Identity Protection, Legal Insurance, Long Term Care, and Pet Insurance.
• Flexible work environment with some remote working opportunities
• Strong fun and teamwork environment
• Learning, development, and career growth