PALO ALTO NETWORKS FIREWALL ENGINEER

Target Labs, Inc; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Target Labs, Inc is looking for a skilled network security analyst to design, implement, and maintain security systems. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience with firewall technologies and a solid understanding of TCP/IP networking.

A Bachelor's degree is preferred, along with strong communication skills and attention to detail. Candidates with Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS experience will be prioritized.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in network security.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking and routing.
• High-level experience with Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS required.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses of network security needs and design.
• Maintain and administer perimeter security systems.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and correct network issues.

Skills

Network security analysis

Firewall technologies installation

TCP/IP networking

Firewall management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CheckPoint

Cisco

Juniper

IBM Tivoli

Palo Alto

Fortigate

netForensics

Symantec

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses of network security needs and design.
• Integrate and install hardware and software.
• Maintain and administer perimeter security systems such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
• Analyze, troubleshoot and correct network issues.

Position Requirements

No clearance required

Desired Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Desired Experience

• 3-5 years of experience with the following:
• Install and maintain firewall technologies such as CheckPoint, Cisco, Juniper, IBM Tivoli, Palo Alto, Fortigate, IBM Tivoli/Provenitia MX.
• Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS at a high level is required.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP networking and routing.
• Solid knowledge of common IT architectures (including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, etc).
• netForensics and/or Symantec experience is helpful.
• Healthcare experience a plus.
• Extremely process and detail oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Certifications

• General security certifications (CISSP et al) preferred.
• Palo Alto Networks Certifications (ASE, CNSE) strongly preferred.