Palo Alto Network Security Lead (Remote)

Cognizant; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 99,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned network security professional with over 10 years of experience in network security technologies. This role focuses on engineering and deploying Palo Alto and FortiGate firewalls, including policy creation and configuration. You will collaborate with project managers and client stakeholders to ensure smooth firewall migrations and maintain robust security protocols. Join a dynamic team that values integrity, motivation, and communication skills while providing a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in network security technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto and FortiGate including policies and NAT.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project managers and stakeholders for firewall migrations.
• Create and configure security policies for Palo Alto and FortiGate.

Skills

Network Security Technologies

Palo Alto Engineering/Deployment

FortiGate Engineering/Deployment

Policy Creation and Configuration

Troubleshooting Skills

Dynamic/Static Routing

Communication Skills

Network Data Flow Understanding

Job description

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Job Summary

1. Overall experience of 10+ years in network security technologies
2. Strong hands-on with Palo Alto, FortiGate engineering/deployment and migrations between Palo Alto & FortiGate including policies, NAT, routing
3. Must have experience with creations of policies, configuration all security subscriptions associated with Palo Alto, FortiGate
4. Familiarity with configurations, troubleshooting both Palo Alto, Panorama mgmt, FortiGate & Forti manager
5. Experience or knowledge with dynamic, static routing to handle configurations of upstream, downstream network devices for perimeter, internal Palo Alto, FortiGate firewalls
6. Knowledge with switching, ISP
7. Solid communications skills to handle calls and bridge meetings
8. Coordinate with project manager, client stakeholder for firewall migration schedule, change control process, business, applications teams
9. Good understanding of network data or traffic flow and OSI/TCP IP model
10. High level of motivation, confidence, integrity, and responsibility

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 2/27/2024

The annual salary for this position is between $99,000 – $116,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Cognizant is committed to ensuring that all current and prospective associates are afforded equal opportunities and treatment and a work environment free of harassment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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