Location: Rahway,NJ, USA
Job Title
Palo Alto Firewall Network Security Admin
Relevant Experience
(in Yrs) 6-7 Years in Palo Alto Firewall Administration
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Must have 6-7 years of Hands-on experience Palo-Alto Firewall, PA Panoroma
In-depth knowledge of Palo Alto products (NGFW, Panorama, GlobalProtect, WildFire, etc.).
Proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.) and security concepts (firewalling, VPNs, encryption, etc.).
Familiarity with enterprise network environments and related technologies (switches, routers, VLANs).
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Relevant certifications like **PCNSA** (Palo Alto Certified Network Security Administrator) or **PCNSE** (Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer).
Good Communication skills and Open to work in 24*7 environment.
Roles & Responsibilities
Configure Palo Alto firewalls, including policies, NAT rules, VPNs, and other security features.
Deploy firewalls in enterprise networks, ensuring minimal downtime and adherence to best practices.
Develop, implement, and maintain security policies to protect networks from threats.
Fine-tune policies to balance security and performance.
Diagnose and resolve connectivity and configuration issues in the firewall environment.
Perform root cause analysis for recurring security or connectivity issues.
Maintain detailed documentation of firewall configurations, change logs, and standard operating procedures.
Apply firmware updates, patches, and upgrades to maintain security and feature availability.
Generic Managerial Skills NA
Education
Engineering Degree or equivalent technical degree certificate.
Must have completed either PCNSA** (Palo Alto Certified Network Security Administrator) or **PCNSE** (Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer) certification.