Description

Key Responsibilities

- Design, deploy, and manage Virtual Palo Alto firewalls in Azure Cloud environments.
- Configure and maintain Panorama for centralized management.
- Implement and manage High Availability (HA) configurations.
- Configure and troubleshoot Site-to-Site VPNs.
- Develop and maintain security policies aligned with organizational standards.
- Configure and manage NAT (Static, Dynamic, PAT) rules.
- Manage device groups, templates, and perform backup and restoration of firewalls.
- Perform software upgrades and ensure system stability.
- Conduct L3-level troubleshooting for complex network and security issues.
- Analyze and optimize packet flow within firewall architecture.
- Perform packet inspection, packet switching, and analyze TCP flags and state tables.
- Ensure compliance and best practices in firewall configurations.

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Required Skills & Knowledge:

- Strong experience with Virtual Palo Alto firewalls and Azure Cloud deployment.
- In-depth knowledge of Static Routing and Dynamic Routing protocols (BGP).




- Expertise in Palo Alto failover mechanisms in Azure Cloud.
- Positive understanding of Cisco FTD vs Palo Alto differences.
- Advanced knowledge of packet flow, TCP/IP fundamentals, and stateful inspection.

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Additional Skills

- Understanding of Azure Cloud infrastructure, traffic flow, and load balancing.
- Familiarity with Azure networking components (VNets, NSGs, UDRs).

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Qualifications

- Minimum 10+ years of experience in network security and Palo Alto firewall administration.
- Relevant certifications such as PCNSE or equivalent preferred.

Relevant Experience

8-10

Mandatory skills

Virtual Private Network, Firewall ? PaloAlto NGFW

Desired skills

Virtual Private Network, Firewall ? PaloAlto NGFW

Domain (Industry)

NA

Total Experience (Ex. 5-7 Years)

8-10

WFO / WFH / Hybrid

Hybrd

Shift timings

UK Shift

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