SENIOR ENGINEER - Palo Alto Networks - Firewalls
Happiest Minds Technologies · Bengaluru · onsite · Posted 72d ago
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Network Security Engineer
Location: SMILES 1, Bengaluru
Years of Experience: 3-5 Years
Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer with a strong focus on Palo Alto Networks firewalls to monitor, manage, and optimize our network security infrastructure across data centers, branch offices, and cloud connectivity. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Palo Alto NGFWs and a solid understanding of firewall and network security best practices. This role requires a proactive approach to incident response, root cause analysis, and collaboration with various teams to ensure the security and integrity of our network.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and manage firewall, VPN, IDS/IPS, and network security infrastructure, particularly Palo Alto NGFWs.
- Respond to and escalate firewall/network security incidents, performing root cause analysis and coordinating with relevant teams and vendors for resolution.
- Configure, maintain, and optimize rule sets, NATs, zones, policies, user/group objects, and application controls in Palo Alto firewalls.
- Ensure firewall firmware/software is up to date and maintain comprehensive documentation, including network topology, firewall rule base, incident response playbooks, and operational runbooks.
- Operate in a 24/7 shift rostered environment, being on-call as required, and ensure SLAs for response and resolution are met.
- Collaborate with network operations, LAN/WAN, cloud connectivity, and security teams, as well as SOC and threat intelligence, to ensure holistic visibility and response.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including automation of monitoring/alerting and building reporting metrics for firewall/network security operations.
Mandatory Skills:
- Proven experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (NGFWs).
- Strong understanding of network security principles and practices.
- Experience in incident response and root cause analysis.
- Ability to configure and manage firewall rule sets and policies.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with automation tools for monitoring and alerting, such as Ansible or Terraform.
- Experience with cloud security and connectivity, specifically with AWS or Azure.
- Knowledge of other firewall technologies and security solutions, such as Cisco ASA or Fortinet.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications such as Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) or equivalent.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
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