Firewall Engineer

• Lead the planning and execution of enterprise Palo Alto firewall migrations, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum security.
• Migrate firewall policies, rules, and configurations to new infrastructure, maintaining connectivity and security standards.
• Validate firewall functionality, network connectivity, and security post-migration through rigorous testing.
• Collaborate closely with network engineering teams to support routing, switching, and security change initiatives.
• Troubleshoot complex firewall and network connectivity issues during implementation and deployment phases.
• Support change management processes, including documentation, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication.
• Maintain detailed documentation of firewall configurations, migration activities, and security procedures to ensure compliance and knowledge transfer.

• Proven hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls, with a deep understanding of policies, NAT, security zones, and rule management.
• Successful track record of enterprise firewall refreshes and large-scale migration projects.
• Solid knowledge of routing and switching principles to support integrated network security.
• Experience working within production-grade, enterprise environments, demonstrating the ability to operate efficiently in high-stakes scenarios.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Familiarity with Cisco ASA firewalls and managing multi-vendor security environments.
• Prior experience supporting large enterprise firewall infrastructures.
• Knowledge of change-controlled, mission-critical production environments.
• Certifications such as Palo Alto PCNSE are highly desirable. CCNP Security, CCIE Security, or equivalent advanced certifications are a plus.

At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, “We care about people,” isn’t just a tagline - it’s the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are: GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women’s services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee’s life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.