We are seeking an experienced Palo Alto Network Security Lead / Architect with strong hands-on expertise in Palo Alto Networks technologies and Forescout. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise network security solutions, with a strong focus on network segmentation, security architecture, NAC, and security policy.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and architect enterprise network security solutions using Palo Alto Networks technologies.
- Lead implementation, configuration, and administration of Palo Alto firewalls.
- Develop and maintain security policies, NAT, VPN, threat prevention, URL filtering, and application controls.
- Provide strong technical leadership for Forescout NAC and network visibility solutions.
- Integrate Forescout with network security infrastructure and enterprise security tools.
- Design and implement Network Access Control (NAC) and device profiling solutions.
- Develop network segmentation and security controls for enterprise environments.
- Troubleshoot complex network security, firewall, and connectivity issues.
- Perform security assessments and recommend improvements to existing architectures.
- Work with network, infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to implement secure solutions.
- Lead technical discussions, solution design, documentation, and implementation activities.
- Provide mentoring and technical guidance to security/network engineering teams.
Required Skills
- Strong experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and security platforms.
- Strong hands-on experience with Forescout.
- Experience in Forescout NAC, device discovery, profiling, classification, and policy enforcement.
- Strong knowledge of firewall architecture and enterprise network security.
- Experience with PAN-OS, security policies, NAT, VPN, IPS/Threat Prevention, URL filtering, and App-ID.
- Knowledge of network segmentation and access control.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, and network protocols.
- Experience troubleshooting complex network security issues.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
- Ability to lead technical projects and work with cross-functional teams.