Security engineer

Job Summary

The security engineer role focuses on designing implementing and maintaining robust network security controls using Palo Alto next generation firewalls within a hybrid work model. The role requires four to six years of hands on security engineering experience ensuring resilient protection for enterprise environments enabling safe business growth and delivering tangible risk reduction for clients and society.

Responsibilities

Design and implement secure network architectures using Palo Alto next generation firewalls to protect enterprise applications and data assets

Configure and optimize security policies on Palo Alto devices to enforce granular access control and reduce exposure to emerging threats

Monitor firewall logs and security events to detect anomalies investigate incidents and support timely remediation activities

Develop and maintain reusable configuration templates and rule bases to ensure consistent enforcement of security standards across environments

Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to validate network security requirements and ensure secure enablement of business services

Conduct regular rule base reviews to identify redundant policies improve performance and align configurations with evolving security baselines

Perform impact assessments for change requests involving network segmentation and firewall rules to minimize operational risk and downtime

Coordinate with security operations teams to fine tune threat prevention features and improve detection coverage against advanced attack techniques

Document network security designs configurations and operational procedures to support audit readiness and knowledge transfer within the team

Participate in incident response activities by providing firewall insights implementing containment measures and supporting root cause analysis

Execute regular health checks upgrades and patching of Palo Alto platforms to maintain stability compatibility and security posture

Support compliance initiatives by mapping firewall controls to regulatory requirements and providing evidence for internal and external assessments

Advise stakeholders on secure connectivity patterns to enable hybrid work models while maintaining strong protection for users and data

Qualifications

Possess a bachelors degree or equivalent practical experience in information technology computer science or a related discipline

Bring four to six years of hands on experience as a security engineer with strong focus on network security implementation and operations

Demonstrate deep expertise in configuring managing and troubleshooting Palo Alto next generation firewalls including policies objects and user identification

Exhibit practical experience with threat prevention features such as intrusion prevention antivirus url filtering and application control on enterprise firewalls

Show familiarity with tcp ip routing concepts nat vpn technologies and network segmentation strategies relevant to secure enterprise architectures

Apply knowledge of security frameworks and best practices to design controls that align with organizational risk management objectives

Display strong analytical and problem solving abilities to diagnose complex connectivity and security issues under time sensitive conditions

Communicate effectively with technical and non technical partners to explain risks propose solutions and gain agreement on remediation actions

Certifications Required

Preferred certifications include Palo Alto Networks PCNSA or PCNSE and vendor neutral credentials like CompTIA Security Plus or CISSP associate level.