| Palo Alto Firewall Administrator-MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA (Hybrid) at Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
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| Hello Friends, I Hope you are doing well. This is Surya from Humac Inc. , Please check the following job description, and if you are interested, or know someone who might be interested, please share your updated resume to reach you. Job Title: Palo Alto Firewall Administrator Location: MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA (Hybrid) Client: Genpact Job Description: A Palo Alto Firewall Administrator plays a critical role in configuring, managing, and maintaining Palo Alto Networks firewall solutions to safeguard an organization's network infrastructure and data. Below is a sample job description for a Palo Alto Firewall Administrator: **Job Summary**: The Palo Alto Firewall Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the Palo Alto firewall infrastructure to ensure network security, prevent unauthorized access, and protect against cyber threats. This role involves managing firewall policies, monitoring network traffic, and collaborating with other IT and security teams to maintain a robust security posture. **Responsibilities**: 1. **Firewall Configuration**: - Configure and deploy Palo Alto firewall devices, including hardware and virtual appliances. - Develop and manage firewall policies, security rules, and access controls. - Implement security best practices to protect against advanced threats. 2. **Monitoring and Incident Response**: - Continuously monitor Palo Alto firewall logs and alerts for security incidents. - Investigate and respond to security incidents, breaches, and anomalies. - Collaborate with the incident response team to contain and mitigate security threats. 3. **Security Policy Management**: - Ensure compliance with security policies, industry regulations, and best practices. - Perform regular security assessments and audits of firewall configurations. - Recommend and implement security improvements based on assessments. 4. **Documentation and Reporting**: - Maintain detailed documentation of Palo Alto firewall configurations and changes. - Generate regular reports on firewall performance, security events, and compliance status. - Communicate security status and recommendations to management and relevant stakeholders. 5. **Network Optimization**: - Optimize firewall rule sets and policies for efficiency and security. - Collaborate with network engineers to ensure proper network segmentation and traffic flow. - Continuously assess and improve firewall performance. 6. **Vendor Coordination**: - Liaise with Palo Alto Networks or relevant vendors for technical support, updates, and patches. - Evaluate and recommend hardware and software upgrades as needed. **Qualifications**: - Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). - Palo Alto Networks certifications, such as Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) and Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE). - Strong knowledge of Palo Alto firewall technologies and solutions. - Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewall rule and policy management. - Proficiency in network security principles and technologies. - Familiarity with intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS). - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. - Strong communication and teamwork skills. - Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. **Preferred Skills**: - Experience with cloud-based firewall solutions in platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. - Knowledge of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools. - Scripting or programming skills for automation of firewall tasks. - Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS). -- -- Best Regards, Sai Surya Teja US IT Recruiter Humac Inc. P: (623)-748-4074 | Email:[email protected] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sai-surya-1b22a721b Phoenix, AZ 85027 Keywords: information technology Arizona |
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