$135K - 156K a year
Migrate customers to Palo Alto Networks platforms, build custom security policies, troubleshoot network/firewall issues, provide mentorship, and ensure timely deliverables.
4+ years engineering experience with high-end firewall appliances, strong networking protocols knowledge, Palo Alto Networks certifications, and project leadership experience in a contract role.
Your Impact • Migrate customers from legacy firewall technologies to Palo Alto Networks platforms • Build custom security policies and application signatures, configured for our client’s needs • Take every opportunity to maintain proficiency and increase the level of knowledge of Palo Alto Networks SASE products, software, and services • Provide after-hours and weekend on-call support as needed to support maintenance activities • Analyze logs and events from the solution to perform initial troubleshooting and issue identification • Work with our Technical Assistance Center to troubleshoot and diagnose support cases • Maintain the Company's solution and provide mentorship on code upgrades and best practices • Ensure client needs are met and deliverables are produced on time according to specified project deliverables and scope Qualifications: Must-Have: • Engineer (4+ years’ experience) in professional services or similar function with BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent background • Detailed technical experience in the installation, configuration, and operation of high-end firewall appliances • Strong understanding of LAN and WAN networking protocols and technologies, including switching, routing, firewalls, and security solutions • Strong TCP/IP networking skills • Strong dynamic routing skills (BGP, OSPF, etc) • Experience working with Remote Access VPN solutions, IPSEC, PKI & SSL, TCP/IP, and Authentication Protocols (LDAP, RADIUS, SAML, etc.) • Experience working with URL filtering • Experience working with Proxy and SSL Decryption • Experience working with Windows and MAC OS, including debugging, editing Windows Registry, Plist, etc. • Experience with one or more of these vendors: Palo Alto Networks NGFW, Cisco, Checkpoint, Juniper (Netscreen), Fortinet products, Symantec/ Blue Coat, Zscaler • Good troubleshooting skills and ability to use tools like tcpdump & Wireshark • Good written and verbal communication skills with a confirmed ability to communicate with senior leaders and technical peers • Demonstrate ability to work in a cross-functional environment that involves coordination with different teams, such as Sales/Pre Sales/Product Management/Engineering. • Attention to detail, fast learner, and excellent communication skills. Be able to communicate technical information in a simplified, easy-to-understand manner. • Project leadership experience; ability to drive organizations and resources to complete required tasks in service of end goals • Possess one or more of the following industry certifications: PCNSE, CCNA/CCNP/CCIE • Application Delivery expertise – L7 SLB / Global SLB / Traditional Link LB • Application Performance Monitoring expertise – Response time metrics, Application identification. • Packet capture analysis/fault isolation and remediation • In-depth knowledge and deployment experience of SD-WAN and Remote Access technologies. • Network Security expertise (IPS/IDS, ZBFW, NGFW) • In-depth IP Routing protocol expertise (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) • Implementation of Legacy WAN solutions (MPLS, Leased Line, Frame Relay, Satellite, Internet VPN, ECMP, DMVPN) • Global-scale network design • Demonstrable Virtualization experience (VMware/Microsoft/Citrix/Linux KVM) • Desire to learn on your feet and thrive on the bleeding edge of networking. • Experience with Prisma Access Good to Have: • Scripting and automation development experience Job Type: Contract Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Benefits: • Dental insurance • Vision insurance Application Question(s): • Are you comfortable working on W2? • Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, US Citizen/Green Card Holder? • Are you willing to work on a contract basis? • How many years of experience do you have with Prisma Access deployment? • How many years of experience do you have with Prisma Access? • How many years of experience do you have with CASB ? • How many years of experience do you have with L7 SLB / Global SLB / Traditional Link LB? • Do you have experience as a consultant? • How many years of experience do you have with network security? Work Location: Remote
This job posting was last updated on 10/21/2025