Palo Alto Networks / Firewall Specialist

Apex Systems; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K

ESPP

HSA

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Palo Alto Networks Specialist to support a large-scale SD-WAN deployment and network decentralization in California. Residency in California is required for occasional on-site work in Sacramento.

You will provide hands-on WAN security expertise with Pan-OS, Panorama, Prisma Access, and Strata Cloud Manager, design and troubleshoot Site-to-Site VPNs, and help ensure performance and security across the new location.

Qualifications

• Experience with Strata Cloud Manager and PAN-OS platform (Firewalls, Panorama, Prisma Access).
• Advanced routing, TCP/IP, NAT, and packet flow knowledge beyond CCNA.
• Site-to-Site VPN design, setup, and troubleshooting from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on PAN technology support (Firewalls, Panorama, Prisma Access).
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot Site-to-Site VPNs and SD-WAN deployments.
• Analyze and resolve complex network and security issues; ensure stability at new location.

Skills

Strata Cloud Manager

PAN-OS knowledge

Site-to-Site VPNs

TCP/IP/NAT

Security-focused networking

Palo Alto experience

Tools

PAN-OS Firewalls

Panorama

Prisma Access

Job description

Job Description

Job #: 3052902

Palo Alto Networks / Firewall Specialist

Location

Sacramento, California (Partial Remote)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Palo Alto Networks (PAN) Specialist to support a large-scale project involving network decentralization and SD-WAN deployment. The role requires a security-focused network engineer who can contribute to the rollout, cutover, and testing phases of the initiative. This position requires residency in California for occasional onsite work in Sacramento.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for Palo Alto Networks technologies, including Strata Cloud Manager, PAN-OS Firewalls, Panorama, and Prisma Access.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot Site-to-Site VPNs, including understanding Phase 1 and Phase 2 negotiations.
• Analyze and resolve complex network and security issues.
• Contribute to the deployment and management of SD-WAN technologies.
• Support the network interconnect portion of the cloud environment.
• Assist with ensuring network stability and performance at a new location.

Required Qualifications

• Working experience with Strata Cloud Manager.
• Knowledge of the PAN-OS platform, including Firewalls, Panorama, and Prisma Access.
• Advanced understanding of network routing, TCP/IP, NAT, and packet flow beyond a CCNA level.
• Experience setting up Site-to-Site VPNs from start to finish, including an understanding of VPN phases and stack functions.
• Demonstrated expertise as a security-focused network engineer with deep Palo Alto experience, rather than a traditional Cisco router and switch background.

Preferred Qualifications

• SD-WAN experience is desirable, including on other platforms.
• Exposure to Microsoft Azure networking, hybrid connectivity, and cloud interconnects is beneficial.

Company Culture

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits Overview

• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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