Network Security Engineer/ Palo Alto Specialist

Motion Recruitment • Columbus, Ohio, United States • $50 - $65 / hour • 1m ago

We’re partnering with a top 4 consulting firm known for delivering high-performance solutions across enterprise networks. This is a full-time opportunity (contract or contract-to-hire considered) to join a team that leverages Palo Alto Networks technologies, including Panorama, WildFire, and DLP, to protect and manage critical infrastructure.

If you're passionate about next-gen firewalls and want to take ownership of large-scale, enterprise-level security deployments, this is your role. You'll be working with a highly skilled team of professionals in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. This company invests in talent and provides dedicated time for continuous learning and certifications (PCNSE encouraged and supported!). Whether you're deep-diving into logs or configuring next-gen security features, you'll gain valuable experience while maintaining a great work-life balance. Ready to level up your security career? Let’s talk.

Required Skills & Experience

· 3+ years of experience in network security, preferably in enterprise environments
· Strong understanding of OSI Model and network protocols
· Experience configuring and managing Palo Alto firewalls
· Hands-on with Panorama and SCM for centralized management
· Proficient with SSL decryption, SWG, WildFire, and DLP
· Strong troubleshooting skills using traffic logs and analytics
· Familiarity with static and dynamic routing, and creating address objects/groups
· Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Desired Skills & Experience

· PCNSE certification (preferred)
· Experience in firewall deployment projects
· Knowledge of automation/scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible) is a plus
· Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure) a bonus
· Strong documentation and policy-building skills

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

· 60% Palo Alto NextGen Firewall (Panorama, WildFire, DLP)
· 20% Network Configuration & Routing
· 10% Traffic Analysis & Security Audits
· 10% Documentation and Stakeholder Collaboration

Daily Responsibilities

· 70% Hands On
· 10% Project/Task Management
· 20% Team Collaboration & Reporting

The Offer

· Competitive base compensation

You Will Receive the Following Benefits:

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
· Paid Vacation & Holidays
· Stock Options or Equity (where applicable)
· Support for continuing education and certifications

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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