Palo Alto Security Engineer — Contract

USM; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider is seeking a Palo Alto Security and Firewall Specialist for a 6-12 month contract in San Francisco, CA. The role requires over seven years of experience in Palo Alto security engineering and expertise in migrating from Cisco firewalls to Palo Alto. Successful candidates will manage network security implementations and provide troubleshooting for application issues. Strong communication skills are essential, and certifications in Palo Alto and Cisco are desired. Remote options are not specified.

Qualifications

• Over seven years’ experience as a Palo Alto security engineer.
• Expert knowledge of Palo Alto and Cisco routers and firewalls.
• Well‑versed in network security and design principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design the implementation of Palo Alto Network Security Devices.
• Provide 3rd Tier Troubleshooting for network security issues.
• Create and maintain network security documentation.

Skills

Palo Alto security engineering

Network security principles

Technical writing

Cisco certifications

Tools

Palo Alto Firewalls

Cisco Routers

Job description

A leading IT solutions provider is seeking a Palo Alto Security and Firewall Specialist for a 6-12 month contract in San Francisco, CA. The role requires over seven years of experience in Palo Alto security engineering and expertise in migrating from Cisco firewalls to Palo Alto. Successful candidates will manage network security implementations and provide troubleshooting for application issues. Strong communication skills are essential, and certifications in Palo Alto and Cisco are desired. Remote options are not specified.