- Administer, configure, and maintain Palo Alto firewalls across global environments using Panorama for centralized policy and configuration management.

- Design and implement firewall policies, NAT rules, VPNs, and security profiles to enforce enterprise security standards.

- Conduct firewall audits, rule base reviews, and risk assessments to ensure secure and efficient configurations.

- Monitor and analyze firewall logs, s, and incidents in collaboration with SOC teams; provide timely remediation.

Prisma SD-WAN Management

- Deploy, configure, and manage Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN infrastructure to ensure secure, optimized, and reliable connectivity across global sites.

- Implement traffic steering, QoS policies, and application-aware routing for performance and security.

- Monitor SD-WAN health, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and optimize network performance.

- Integrate Prisma SD-WAN with cloud security services and enforce Zero Trust principles.

Web Application Firewall (WAF) Management

- Deploy, configure, and maintain Web Application Firewalls (WAF) to protect web applications from OWASP Top 10 threats, DDoS, and advanced attacks.

- Implement custom WAF rules and policies for application-specific security requirements.

- Monitor WAF logs and s, investigate anomalies, and coordinate remediation with application teams.

- Integrate WAF solutions with SIEM/SOAR platforms for centralized monitoring and automated response.

Network Architecture &

- Integration

- Support secure network design and architecture reviews for global projects, mergers, and technology deployments.

- Collaborate with IT, Cloud, and Application teams to ensure seamless and secure connectivity across hybrid environments.





- Assist with incident response by providing network and application security expertise during investigations and post-incident reviews.

Automation &

- Documentation

- Develop and maintain automation scripts (Python, Ansible, Terraform) for firewall, SD-WAN, and WAF operations.

- Maintain comprehensive documentation of firewall policies, SD-WAN configurations, and WAF rules.

Compliance &

- Governance

- Ensure compliance with corporate security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST).

- Participate in an on-call rotation to support 24/7 global operations.

Qualifications &

- Skills

Required

- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).

- 2+ years of experience in network security engineering with solid hands-on expertise in Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS, Panorama).

- Experience managing Prisma SD-WAN deployments and policies.

- Hands-on experience with Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and application-layer security.

- Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, VPNs, and network segmentation.

- Familiarity with SIEM, IDS/IPS, and network monitoring tools.

- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with ability to work under pressure.

- Excellent communication skills for working in a distributed, multicultural global team.

Preferred

- Palo Alto certifications (PCNSE, PCNSA).

- Experience with cloud security (Azure, AWS) and firewall/WAF integration in cloud environments.

- Knowledge of automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform) for firewall, SD-WAN, and WAF operations.

- Exposure to Zero Trust architecture and secure access frameworks.

📌 Network Security Engineer -PKI & SSL Certificate Management Specialist (Bengaluru)
🏢 Grant Thornton
📍 Bengaluru