Firewall Administrator

We are seeking an experienced Firewall Administrator to join our network security team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing and maintaining Palo Alto Networks firewalls in enterprise environments, with solid secondary expertise in Cisco networking infrastructure. You will play a critical role in protecting our organization’s network perimeter, implementing security policies, and ensuring the integrity of our network infrastructure., * Administer, configure, and maintain Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PA-Series) and Panorama centralized management

• Design, implement, and manage security policies, NAT rules, and VPN configurations (site-to-site and remote access via GlobalProtect)
• Monitor firewall performance, analyze logs, and respond to security alerts and incidents
• Perform firewall upgrades, patches, and content updates while minimizing service disruption
• Manage and troubleshoot Cisco networking devices including routers, switches, and ASA firewalls
• Conduct firewall rule reviews, audits, and cleanup activities to maintain a clean rule base
• Implement and maintain App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, and URL filtering features within Palo Alto environments
• Collaborate with security and network engineering teams to design secure network architectures
• Document configurations, procedures, and changes in accordance with change management processes
• Support incident response activities and assist with security investigations
• Provide on-call support on a rotational basis for critical network and security issues

Do you have experience in VPN management?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * 4-5 years of hands-on experience administering enterprise firewalls, with at least 3 years focused on Palo Alto Networks

• Strong working knowledge of Cisco networking devices (routers, switches, ASA)
• Proficiency with Panorama for centralized firewall management
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), VLANs, and network segmentation
• Experience with VPN technologies including IPsec, SSL VPN, and GlobalProtect
• Familiarity with security frameworks and concepts (Zero Trust, defense-in-depth, least privilege)
• Experience with change management processes and ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Jira, or similar)
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, * Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification
• Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP Security)
• Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar, or similar)
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure) and cloud-delivered firewall services like Prisma Access
• Experience working in regulated environments (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOX)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field

Pulled from the full job description

• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance, * 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance