Palo Alto Networks / Firewall Specialist

Job#: 3052902 – Palo Alto Networks / Firewall Specialist – Location: Sacramento, California (Partial Remote)

About the role

We are seeking a Palo Alto Networks (PAN) Specialist to support a large-scale project involving network decentralization and SD-WAN deployment. The role requires a security-focused network engineer who can contribute to the rollout, cutover, and testing phases of the initiative. This position requires residency in California for occasional onsite work in Sacramento.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for Palo Alto Networks technologies, including Strata Cloud Manager, PAN-OS Firewalls, Panorama, and Prisma Access.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot Site-to-Site VPNs, including understanding Phase 1 and Phase 2 negotiations.
• Analyze and resolve complex network and security issues.
• Contribute to the deployment and management of SD-WAN technologies.
• Support the network interconnect portion of the cloud environment.
• Assist with ensuring network stability and performance at a new location.

Requirements

• Working experience with Strata Cloud Manager.
• Knowledge of the PAN-OS platform, including Firewalls, Panorama, and Prisma Access.
• Advanced understanding of network routing, TCP/IP, NAT, and packet flow beyond a CCNA level.
• Experience setting up Site-to-Site VPNs from start to finish, including an understanding of VPN phases and stack functions.
• Demonstrated expertise as a security-focused network engineer with deep Palo Alto experience, rather than a traditional Cisco router and switch background.

Qualifications

• SD-WAN experience is desirable, including on other platforms.
• Exposure to Microsoft Azure networking, hybrid connectivity, and cloud interconnects is beneficial.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans (optional layer of financial protection).
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program).
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure (contribute typically within 30 days of starting).
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program