Zermount, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
PALO ALTO ENGINEER (NGFW)
USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expZermount Inc is seeking a highly specialized Palo Alto Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining network security infrastructure for a Federal client, focusing on advanced network security practices and proficiency in Palo Alto configurations.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNetwork Security
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Architect, configure and oversee Palo Alto NGFWs, customizing security solutions for the unique requirements of the Federal client
Configure, implement, administer, and maintain PA NGFW to include decryption and inspection of all inbound and outbound web traffic with inline service chain and traffic forwarding
Craft, administer, and optimize intricate security policies, rules, and access controls specific to Palo Alto firewall settings, addressing the client's complex network architecture
Review and make recommendations on all exceptions to Palo Alto NGFW rule configurations and implement them as appropriate
Integrate Wildfire analysis into decrypted SMTP traffic flow
Enhance threat detection capabilities by configuring and tuning the NGFW against known and unknown threats
Expand PA coverage with full implementation for all client's environments. Ensure PA logging ties user-IDs to traffic, and logs are fed into the client's SIEM architecture as well as passive network inspection tools
Conduct vigilant monitoring of network traffic and security alerts within the client's context, swiftly responding to and mitigating sophisticated security threats
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, adapting network security strategies to suit client's multifaceted environment and unique challenges
Provide expert technical support and rapid troubleshooting for Palo Alto NGFW-related issues tailored to client's specific setup
Troubleshoot and resolve service requests and submit and implement change requests as required
Qualification
Required
5 years of hands-on experience in network security engineering with 3 years of Palo Alto experience
A minimum of a bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
A minimum of one (1) Palo Alto Technical (Engineering or Administrator) Certification is required, such as PCNSA
Minimum Background Investigation (MBI)
Company
Zermount, Inc.
Zermount, Inc., a Certified SDVOSB, was founded by Terry Butler a proven leader and Cybersecurity/Information Technology (IT) professional with over15 years’ experience supporting the Federal Government and commercial clients.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Terry Butler
CEO
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