Project Role : Application Tech Support Practitioner Project Role Description : Act as the ongoing interface between the client and the system or application. Dedicated to quality, using exceptional communication skills to keep our world class systems running. Can accurately define a client issue and can interpret and design a resolution based on deep product knowledge.

Must have skills : Network Security Implementation Good to have skills : Network Security Operations Minimum 5 Year(s) Of Experience Is Required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer with strong implementation expertise in Palo Alto Networks technologies. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in deploying, configuring, and managing Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama, and Prisma Access, with the ability to work in complex enterprise environments involving multiple data centers, cloud platforms, and global network infrastructures. The candidate should possess excellent troubleshooting skills, a robust understanding of network security architecture, and experience implementing security solutions while ensuring minimal business impact.

Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and support Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) solutions. Configure and manage Panorama for centralized firewall administration, policy management, software upgrades, and template/device group management. Implement and support Prisma Access including Mobile Users, Remote Networks, Service Connections, and Cloud Identity Integration.

Plan and execute firewall migrations from legacy vendors (Cisco ASA, Check Point, Fortinet, Juniper, etc.) to Palo Alto. Perform firewall policy implementation, NAT configuration, security profiles, URL filtering, application control,



and SSL decryption.

Configure and troubleshoot: Security Policies

NAT Policies

Policy-Based Forwarding (PBF)

Virtual Routers

Zones

Interfaces

HA (Active/Passive and Active/Active) Implement and troubleshoot IPSec VPNs, GlobalProtect VPN, and site-to-site VPN connectivity. Manage security subscriptions including Threat Prevention, WildFire, DNS Security, URL Filtering, and Anti-Spyware. Perform firewall software upgrades, content updates, and health checks.

Analyze traffic using logs, packet captures, Traffic Monitor, ACC, and CLI troubleshooting commands. Work closely with application, cloud, network, and security teams during implementation activities. Participate in change management, implementation planning, and post-implementation validation.

Prepare implementation plans, rollback procedures, and technical documentation. Support major incident resolution and perform root cause analysis (RCA). Follow ITIL processes for Incident, Change, and Problem Management.

Required Technical Skills Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto NGFW (PA Series), Panorama, Prisma Access, GlobalProtect, IPSec VPN, SSL VPN, High Availability, Dynamic Routing (BGP, OSPF), Virtual Systems (VSYS), Security Profiles, URL Filtering, SSL Decryption, App-ID, User-ID, WildFire, DNS Security, Log Forwarding, Device Groups, Templates and Template Stacks Tools & Automation Experience with:



Panorama Expedition Migration Tool Nautobot Logicmonitor Wireshark tcpdump Implementation Experience Candidates should have experience in: Enterprise firewall implementation Large-scale firewall migration projects Data center migrations Cloud connectivity implementation Firewall rule migration and optimization Policy cleanup and recertification Multi-vendor environments Global implementation projects Troubleshooting Skills Ability to troubleshoot: Application connectivity issues NAT problems Routing issues VPN failures SSL decryption issues User-ID issues High Availability failover Panorama synchronization Prisma Access connectivity Performance and latency issues Security policy mismatches Soft Skills Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Excellent verbal and written communication. Ability to lead implementation bridges and coordinate with multiple technical teams.

Customer-focused with strong stakeholder management. Ability to work independently in high-pressure production environments. Excellent documentation and presentation skills.

Experience mentoring junior engineers and reviewing implementation plans.

Preferred Certifications Palo

Alto PCNSA Palo Alto PCNSE (Preferred) Prisma Access Specialist (Preferred) CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Security ITIL Foundation Preferred Experience 5–10 years of network security experience. Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto NGFW.

Experience with Panorama administration in large enterprise environments.

Experience implementing Prisma Access for remote users and branch connectivity.

Experience working in complex global environments supporting multiple business units, data centers, and cloud platforms. Exposure to change management, major incident handling, and implementation governance.

📌 Application Tech Support Practitioner (Bengaluru)
🏢 Accenture in India
📍 Bengaluru