Senior Security Engineer (Firewall) - Mid-Atlantic region

Senior Security Engineer – Firewall Configuration Specialist

Role and Responsibilities:

Palo Alto & Checkpoint (Cloud) Firewall Configuration and Engineering:

Design, implement, and manage firewall policies across Palo Alto and Checkpoint (Cloud) virtual firewalls

Configure and optimize firewall rules to meet business and security requirements

Implement security best practices for firewall configurations and policy management

Prisma Access Deployment and Management:

Configure and manage Prisma Access for secure remote access and cloud-delivered security services

Implement and optimize Prisma Access policies and configurations

Integrate Prisma Access with existing security infrastructure

Centralized Firewall Management:

Utilize Strata Cloud Manager for centralized firewall management and configuration

Leverage Palo Alto Networks Panorama for policy deployment and management across multiple firewalls

Manage Checkpoint Cloud configurations through centralized management platforms

Day-to-Day Firewall Operations:

Process and implement firewall change requests following change control procedures

Troubleshoot firewall connectivity and policy issues

Perform firewall configuration updates and enhancements

Collaborate with network and security teams on firewall-related projects

Firewall Management Tools:

Utilize Strata Cloud Manager and FireMon Security Manager for configuration management

Leverage existing tools for policy deployment and operational efficiency

Required Experience, Skills, Certifications:

5+ years of Network Security experience (Enterprise network experience preferred)

Strong/Expert Level Palo Alto and Checkpoint (Cloud) firewall configuration/engineering experience

Hands-on experience with Prisma Access configuration and deployment

User Experience with Palo Alto Networks Panorama for centralized management

Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA) or higher certification

Strong Routing and Switching knowledge with Firewall integration

Experience managing Large Firewall Deployments (50+ Firewalls)

User Experience with Splunk for log analysis and troubleshooting

Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes

Nice to have:

Strata Cloud Manager experience (strong plus)

FireMon Security Manager and Other Modules

Tufin or Similar Firewall Automation Experience

Azure Networking Experience

Experience with Palo Alto Networks Automation Tools (e.g., Palo Alto Networks Automation API, Terraform)

Integration experience with Palo Alto Networks and other security solutions (e.g., Threat Prevention, URL Filtering, DNS Security)

Experience with firewall rule optimization and cleanup projects