Requirements: English
Company: 83zero
Region: Toledo , Castile-La Mancha
Job Title: Palo Alto Firewall Engineer
Location: Spain (Hybrid or Remote options available depending on client site needs)
Contract Length: 18 Months
Rate: 500 650 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP / Flexible
Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Palo Alto Firewall Engineer to join a leading technology-driven organisation on an 18-month contract. This role will be instrumental in supporting and optimising the businesss network security infrastructure across enterprise environments. Youll be working on cutting-edge firewall technologies with a focus on Palo Alto Networks, Panorama, and advanced network security implementations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level Palo Alto firewall solutions.
- Configure and manage Panorama for centralised firewall management and policy enforcement.
- Perform rule-base reviews, updates, and optimisation for best security practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex firewall and network security issues.
- Collaborate with architecture, operations, and security teams to improve and secure network infrastructure.
- Monitor and respond to network security incidents, providing expert analysis and remediation.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including diagrams, runbooks, and configurations.
- Support security audits and compliance initiatives through firewall data and reports.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls (PA-series and/or VM-series).
- Strong knowledge and practical experience with Panorama for managing multiple firewall instances.
- Deep understanding of network security concepts, including VPNs, NAT, application layer security, and intrusion prevention.
- Familiarity with security protocols and technologies (e.g., IPSec, SSL, SNMP, Syslog).
- Experience in complex enterprise environments with large-scale deployments.
- Ability to write and interpret configuration scripts and logs.
- Solid troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose and resolve firewall-related incidents quickly.
Nice to Have:
- Palo Alto Networks Certifications (e.g., PCNSA, PCNSE).
- Familiarity with other security tools (e.g., IDS/IPS systems, SIEM platforms).
- Experience working within highly regulated environments (e.g., finance, healthcare, telecoms).