Network Security Engineer Palo Alto / Cisco FTD

Job Title: Network Security Engineer Palo Alto / Cisco FTD (100% Remote)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Network Security Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Palo Alto and Cisco firewall technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for firewall design, implementation, configuration, migration, and advanced troubleshooting across on-premises and Microsoft Azure environments.

The candidate should have practical experience managing enterprise firewall platforms, implementing security policies, configuring VPN connectivity, and supporting complex network security environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls using PAN-OS, Panorama, and Strata Cloud Manager.

• Configure and manage Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) firewalls using Firepower Management Center (FMC).

• Implement and maintain firewall security policies, NAT, IPSec VPN, and High Availability (HA).

• Perform firewall migrations, configuration validation, cutovers, and post-migration support.

• Support cloud-hosted Palo Alto and Cisco firewall deployments within Microsoft Azure.

• Work with Azure Virtual Networks (VNet), Virtual WAN (vWAN), and User Defined Routes (UDR).

• Configure and troubleshoot BGP routing and network connectivity issues.

• Perform advanced troubleshooting of firewall and network security incidents.

• Support Prisma Access environments as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls and PAN-OS.

• Experience with Panorama and Strata Cloud Manager.

• Hands-on experience with Cisco FTD and Firepower Management Center (FMC).

• Strong understanding of IPSec VPN configuration and troubleshooting.

• Experience with High Availability (HA), BGP, and NAT.

• Expertise in firewall security policies and rule management.

• Experience with firewall migration and implementation activities.

• Understanding of Azure networking concepts, including VNet, vWAN, and UDR.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Prisma Access.

• Experience supporting cloud-hosted Palo Alto and Cisco firewalls in Azure.

• Experience working in enterprise network security environments.

Work Authorization / Engagement

W2 candidates only; no 1099, no C2C, and no third-party vendor submissions.

Candidates who are currently on a transferable work authorization and are willing/eligible to transfer their visa/work authorization to the company W2 are welcome.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates can apply through Dice with their updated resume highlighting relevant Palo Alto, Cisco FTD/FMC, and network security experience.