Palo Alto SME

Job Title: Palo Alto SME / Network Security Engineer

Location: Vadodara

Experience: 3–6 Years

Work Mode: Work from Office

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Palo Alto SME / Network Security Engineer with experience in SASE platforms, Prisma Access, and network security operations . The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing security policies, troubleshooting network issues, and ensuring secure connectivity across enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support Palo Alto Prisma Access and SASE environments .
• Support GlobalProtect client rollout and integration with Active Directory and user policies .
• Configure and manage security policies for SaaS applications, data protection, and access control .
• Monitor and troubleshoot DNS security, SSL decryption, and policy enforcement issues .
• Perform threat prevention configuration, monitoring, and security event analysis .
• Manage VPN connectivity, private access tunnels, and hybrid cloud integrations (AWS, Azure, GCP) .
• Troubleshoot complex network issues including DNS, routing, proxy, and connectivity problems .
• Maintain configuration backups and conduct periodic security reviews .
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders for network security implementation and improvements .
• Provide recommendations to improve network performance and security posture .

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN networking, Layer 2 & Layer 3 concepts .
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls, Prisma Access, and SASE platforms .
• Experience with DNS Security, URL Filtering, Threat Prevention, and ZTNA .
• Knowledge of VPN, TCP/IP, HTTPS, and network troubleshooting .
• Experience with routers, switches, firewalls, and web proxy configurations .
• Understanding of SD-WAN and cloud networking environments is a plus.
• Experience in incident response and ticket management systems .

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to SSE solutions such as Zscaler or Netskope .
• Knowledge of Prisma Browser, Explicit Proxy, and PAC file configuration .
• Understanding of IT security compliance such as ISO 27001 .

Qualifications

• B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech or equivalent .
• Relevant certifications such as:
• Palo Alto: PCCSA / PCNSA / PCNSE
• Cisco: CCNA / CCNP
• Checkpoint: CCSA / CCSE