Position: Network Security Engineer
Duration: 6 Months
Location: St Paul, MN (Hybrid)
Only Local Candidates
POSITION TITLE: Network Security Engineer
Narrative Description of Position: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Palo Alto Firewall Engineer to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring the security, reliability, and performance of our enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in configuring, managing, and optimizing Palo Alto Networks technologies, including Strata Cloud Manager, Prisma Access, Global Protect, Panorama, and Palo Alto's SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solutions . This position requires a professional who can work effectively in both on-premises and cloud-based environments, ensuring seamless integration and robust security across all platforms.
What you would do in this job
Firewall Management and Configuration:
Deploy, configure, and manage Palo Alto firewalls across on-premises and cloud environments.
Implement and maintain security policies, access controls, and NAT rules to meet organizational requirements.
Optimize firewall performance and ensure high availability.
Cloud Security and SASE Solutions:
Administer and manage Palo Alto's Prisma Access for secure remote access solutions.
Utilize Strata Cloud Manager to monitor and manage distributed firewalls.
Implement and support Palo Alto's SASE products to ensure secure access for users across hybrid environments.
Network Security Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
Monitor network traffic for anomalies using Panorama and other tools to ensure proactive threat detection.
Troubleshoot complex network security issues, including VPNs (Global Protect), connectivity problems, and policy conflicts.
Perform regular audits of firewall configuration to ensure compliance with security standards.
Automation and Optimization:
Develop scripts or use automation tools to streamline firewall management tasks (e.g. policy updates, log analysis).C
Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
Collaboration and Documentation:
Work closely with cross-functional teams to design secure network architectures that align with business goals.
Maintain detailed technical documentation, including network diagrams, change logs, and SOPs.
What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications )
What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:
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MINIMUM SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must have to be accepted for consideration for this position.
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DESIRED SPECIFICATIONS: Not required, but desire experience in these specifications for this position.
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