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JOB TITLE: Palo Alto Network Engineer
Work Type:
- Remote/WFH
- Primarily this is a Part-Time role at this point, but if the person had strong networking skills on other platforms, there might be a full-time role opportunity.
Working Hours : TBD (UsuallyUS Hours/Night shift)
Start Date: TBD
JOB OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Palo Alto Network Engineer to join our team, primarily focused on troubleshooting, architecture design, and implementation of Palo Alto solutions including Prisma SD-WAN and advanced network security policies. This role is initially part-time with potential full-time growth depending on additional networking skills.
JOB ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, deploy, and troubleshoot Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN across multiple sites and devices.
- Configure and manage authorization and authentication policies to ensure secure network access.
- Develop and implement stacked security policies, NAT rules, and other firewall configurations.
- Architect solutions for branch high availability and SASE (Secure Access Service Edge).
- Collaborate with IT, security teams, and vendors for seamless network operations and upgrades.
- Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and provide recommendations for optimization.
- Act as a technical expert in Palo Alto and associated network technologies.
- Provide documentation and training as needed for network best practices and configurations.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technology advancements, and compliance requirements.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Required Qualifications:
- Strong experience with Palo Alto Networks products, especially Prisma SD-WAN.
- Excellent understanding of network architectures, security policies, NAT, SASE, and branch high availability.
- Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex network environments.
- Good understanding of authorization and authentication protocols and mechanisms.
- Experience with multi-site enterprise network design and implementation.
- Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., Palo Alto PCNSE, CCNP Security).
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Additional Preferred Skills:
- Experience with other networking technologies and vendors.
- Knowledge in cloud security and integrations.
- Automation or scripting familiarity for network management is a plus.
NOTE: Kindly take this Survey as part of our requirements: Palo Alto Network Engineer - Aptive Index Survey LINK
