ShiftCode Analytics, Inc. ยท 4 months ago
Firewall Engineer (PAN specifically)
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expShiftCode Analytics, Inc. is seeking a skilled and motivated Palo Alto Networks Firewall Engineer to join their IT security team. The role involves designing, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting network security infrastructure with a focus on Palo Alto Networks firewalls, ensuring the organization's network is secure, scalable, and resilient.
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Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and maintain Palo Alto firewalls (physical and virtual) across multiple environments
Manage and optimize security policies, NAT rules, and VPN configurations (site-to-site and remote access)
Monitor firewall logs, investigate incidents, and respond to alerts from threat intelligence systems
Work with the Security Operations Center (SOC) to analyze potential threats and respond to intrusions
Perform regular firmware upgrades and patch management for Palo Alto appliances
Implement and manage advanced features such as App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, WildFire, and GlobalProtect
Collaborate with other IT teams on architecture design, network segmentation, and access control
Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and policies
Participate in network and security audits, including compliance with standards like ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, or NIST
Provide Level 2/3 support and training for firewall-related issues
Qualification
Required
Proven experience with Palo Alto Networks firewall platforms (PA-Series and VM-Series)
Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, NAT, VPN, VLANs)
Experience with Panorama for centralized management of multiple firewalls
Familiarity with threat detection, intrusion prevention, and zero-trust architectures
Hands-on experience with GlobalProtect, URL filtering, and security policy tuning
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
3+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise-level firewall infrastructure
Preferred
Palo Alto Networks certifications such as PCNSE or PCNSA
Experience with cloud-based firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto in AWS, Azure, GCP)
Background in scripting/automation (Python, Ansible, etc.) for network/security tasks
Exposure to SIEM platforms, endpoint protection, and other cybersecurity tools
Company
ShiftCode Analytics, Inc.
ShiftCode Analytics Inc is a Tampa, FL based firm formed with one sole purpose of delivering best and quick services to its clients nationwide.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase