Remote Palo Alto Firewall & Python Automation Engineer

OTIFYD; Palo Alto (CA); Remote; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OTIFYD is seeking a Palo Alto Firewall / Python Automation Engineer to support a client project involving firewall management, automation, networking, and change delivery. The candidate will work in a remote, client-facing environment with strong hands-on technical capability.

Key tasks include configuring Palo Alto firewalls, using Panorama for policy management, developing Python automation, handling change requests, and ensuring security and connectivity.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Palo Alto firewall experience and policy management.
• Python development and automation experience for operations.
• Strong networking knowledge including routing and security concepts.
• Experience in change management processes and task ownership.
• Exposure to OT environments and Cortex/Data Lake familiarity.
• Azure cloud networking or security exposure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support, configure, and manage Palo Alto firewalls.
• Use Palo Alto Panorama for firewall policy management.
• Develop Python scripts to automate operational tasks.
• Assist with firewall rule changes and change implementation.
• Work within structured change management processes.
• Troubleshoot networking, routing, and connectivity issues.
• Communicate with technical teams, clients, and project teams.
• Work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Support environments where IT and OT systems may interact.

Skills

Palo Alto firewalls

Palo Alto Panorama

Python automation

IT networking fundamentals

Change management processes

Independent task ownership

OT environment exposure

Palo Alto Cortex

Cortex Data Lake

Azure cloud networking

Job description

OTIFYD is seeking a Palo Alto Firewall / Python Automation Engineer to support a client project involving firewall management, automation, networking, and change delivery. The candidate will work in a remote, client-facing environment with strong hands-on technical capability.

Key tasks include configuring Palo Alto firewalls, using Panorama for policy management, developing Python automation, handling change requests, and ensuring security and connectivity.