Palo Alto Senior SME

Key Responsibilities:
• Design, deploy, and manage Virtual Palo Alto firewalls in Azure Cloud environments.
• Configure and maintain Panorama for centralized management.
• Implement and manage High Availability (HA) configurations.
• Configure and troubleshoot Site-to-Site VPNs.
• Develop and maintain security policies aligned with organizational standards.
• Configure and manage NAT (Static, Dynamic, PAT) rules.
• Manage device groups, templates, and perform backup and restoration of firewalls.
• Perform software upgrades and ensure system stability.
• Conduct L3-level troubleshooting for complex network and security issues.
• Analyze and optimize packet flow within firewall architecture.
• Perform packet inspection, packet switching, and analyze TCP flags and state tables.
• Ensure compliance and best practices in firewall configurations.
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Required Skills & Knowledge:
• Strong experience with Virtual Palo Alto firewalls and Azure Cloud deployment.
• In-depth knowledge of Static Routing and Dynamic Routing protocols (BGP).
• Expertise in Palo Alto failover mechanisms in Azure Cloud.
• Good understanding of Cisco FTD vs Palo Alto differences.
• Advanced knowledge of packet flow, TCP/IP fundamentals, and stateful inspection.
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Additional Skills:
• Understanding of Azure Cloud infrastructure, traffic flow, and load balancing.
• Familiarity with Azure networking components (VNets, NSGs, UDRs).
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Qualifications:
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in network security and Palo Alto firewall administration.
• Relevant certifications such as PCNSE or equivalent preferred.