Palo Alto Network Security Engineer

Programmers.io; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers seeks an experienced Network Security Engineer in Tulsa, OK, focusing on F5 BIG-IP, Palo Alto Firewalls, and Panorama to design, implement, and support enterprise network security environments.

Ideal candidates have 10–14 years of IT experience with a proven track record of delivering secure, reliable network services and coordinating with multiple teams on security, incidents, and documentation.

Qualifications

• 10–14 years of IT experience in Networking and Security.
• Hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP technologies.
• Extensive experience with Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama.
• Ability to design, implement, and support enterprise network security environments.
• Experience with network troubleshooting, traffic analysis, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise network security solutions.
• Administer and troubleshoot Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama environments.
• Configure and maintain F5 BIG-IP load balancing solutions.
• Monitor network performance, security events, and system availability.
• Perform firewall rule reviews, security assessments, and change management activities.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure secure and reliable network services.
• Participate in incident response and problem management activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.

Skills

F5 BIG-IP

Palo Alto Firewalls

Palo Alto Panorama

Network security

Troubleshooting

Routing & Switching

Job description

Job Title: Network Security Engineer (F5 & Palo Alto)

Location: Tulsa, OK

Duration: Long-Term Contract / Full-Time

Experience Required: 10-14 Years

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer with strong expertise in F5 Technologies and Palo Alto Networks Firewalls, including extensive hands-on experience with Panorama. The ideal candidate will have 10 to 14 years of overall IT experience and a proven track record of designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network security environments.

Required Skills:

• 10-14 years of overall IT experience in Networking and Security.
• Strong hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP technologies:
• Extensive experience with Palo Alto Firewalls:
• Strong experience managing Palo Alto Panorama in large enterprise environments.
• Experience with network troubleshooting, traffic analysis, and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and TCP/IP.
• Experience with firewall migration, upgrades, and security hardening activities.
• Understanding of network security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and resolve complex network security issues.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and support enterprise network security solutions.
• Administer and troubleshoot Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama environments.
• Configure and maintain F5 BIG-IP load balancing solutions.
• Monitor network performance, security events, and system availability.
• Perform firewall rule reviews, security assessments, and change management activities.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure secure and reliable network services.
• Participate in incident response and problem management activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.