About Position:

We are seeking a hands-on Firewall Engineer with strong experience in Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) deployment, implementation, migration, and operations. The candidate will be responsible for designing support components, deploying firewalls, implementing security policies, configuring VPNs, performing migrations, and supporting day-to-day network security operations.

- Role: Network Security Engineer – Palo Alto
- Location: Pune
- Experience: 8 to 12 Years
- Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

- Align with internal Palo Alto deployment and implementation activities.
- Responsibilities: Palo Alto Firewall Deployment Implementation Deploy and configure Palo Alto NGFW appliances in enterprise environments. Perform greenfield implementations and firewall migration projects. Configure and deploy
- Security Policies
- NAT Policies
- Application Control Policies
- URL Filtering
- Threat Prevention Profiles
- Wildfire Analysis
- DNS Security Execute pilot deployments, testing, and phased production rollouts.
- Firewall Policy Management Create, modify, and optimize firewall rules.
- Implement application-based security controls using App-ID.
- Configure User-ID integrations for user-based access controls.

Expertise You'll Bring:

- Palo Alto Technologies Palo Alto NGFW Panorama Global Protect App-ID User-ID Wildfire Threat Prevention DNS Security URL Filtering Networking TCP/IP Routing Switching NAT VLANs OSPF BGP IPSec VPN SSL VPN Security Network Segmentation Zero Trust IDS/IPS Threat Detection Security Monitoring Cloud Hybrid Networks AWS Networking Azure Networking Hybrid Connectivity Cloud Security Integration Automation (Preferred)



Python PowerShell REST APIs
- Preferred Certifications: Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Palo Alto Cortex Certifications (Preferred) CCNP Security Security+ CISSP

Benefits:

- Competitive salary and perks package
- Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
- Annual health check-ups
- Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment: Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

- We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
- Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
- If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers “Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”

📌 Network Security Engineer – Palo Alto (Pune)
🏢 Persistent Systems
📍 Pune