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Palo Alto Cloud Engineer - Hybrid

VIVA USA INCColumbia, SC🇺🇸United StatesPosted 21 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career in cloud security with this hybrid Palo Alto Cloud Engineer role, offering hands-on experience in designing and deploying cutting-edge solutions across AWS and Azure. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in Palo Alto technologies, security frameworks, and a passion for automation, contributing to impactful projects within a collaborative environment.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Title:             Palo Alto Cloud Engineer - Hybrid

 

 

 

 

 

Mandatory skills:

 

 

designing, deploying, scaling, upgrading, troubleshooting, optimizing Palo Alto VM-Series Firewalls, AWS, Azure cloud environments,
Panorama Management, Security Policy Design, Threat Prevention Tuning, Log Analysis,
Zero-Trust Controls, Palo Alto technology,
BIG-IP F5 LTM,
Palo Alto Firewalls, F5 LTM, F5 ASM, F5 iRules, Infoblox DDI, Forescout, OPSWAT MetaDefender, ICAP, BIG-IP F5 XC, Prisma Cloud, Cisco Umbrella,
Panorama Templates, Device Groups, GlobalProtect, Cloud, High Availability VPN, Traffic Routing, VM-Series,
security compliance frameworks, monitoring, logging, auditing of production systems, ARC-AMP, NIST, HIPAA, PII, SOX, PCI, CMMC, CUI,
Cloud Security Design, Operations, Automation, cloud models

 

 

Description:

 

 

 

Scope of the project:
The Sr. Palo Alto Cloud Engineer will collaborate with Product Owners, Applications Owners, Network and Security teams to design and deliver optimal solutions for large-scale app and infrastructure cloud solutions. Candidates should possess proficiency in both public and hybrid cloud models. Exceptional consulting skills and the ability to clearly derive desired states from customer requests are essential. The role also requires the ability to work with delivery teams. Importantly, this role is hands-on in delivery, requiring active involvement in the implementation and execution of security solutions.

This position requires demonstrated proficiency in Palo Alto cloud firewalls with a similar level of expertise in cloud architecture and design.

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and deploy highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure with a focus on AWS and Azure Cloud.
Manage and deploy VM-Series Palo Alto firewalls in Azure and AWS cloud.
Manage and deploy F5 BIG-IP LTM and ASM in Azure and AWS cloud.
Analyze and resolve configuration issues in development, test, and production environments.
Familiar with major security compliance frameworks and building effective monitoring, logging, and auditing of production systems to ensure compliance with mandated compliance policies (e.g., ARC-AMP (formerly known as MARS-E), NIST, HIPAA, PII, SOX, PCI, CMMC, CUI, etc.).
Experience implementing secure (zero trust) infrastructure in cloud.
Security experience with state and local government customers

REQUIRED SKILLS (Rank in Order of Importance):

10 years’ experience in Network Security and Engineering.
Minimum 5 years hands-on experience designing, deploying, scaling, upgrading, troubleshooting, and optimizing Palo Alto VM-Series Firewalls in both AWS and Azure cloud environments.
Experience with Panorama Management, Security Policy Design, Threat Prevention Tuning, and Log Analysis required.
Must demonstrate ability to architect Zero-Trust Controls using Palo Alto technology.
5 years’ experience in deploying, configuring and maintaining BIG-IP F5 LTM.

PREFERRED SKILLS (Rank in Order of Importance):

Palo Alto Firewalls
F5 LTM
F5 ASM
F5 iRules
Infoblox DDI
Forescout
OPSWAT MetaDefender/ICAP
BIG-IP F5 XC
Prisma Cloud
Cisco Umbrella

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS:

PCNSA, PCNSE
SC100 - Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect
AWS Certified Cloud Solutions Architect

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

College Degree or 10+ years of equivalent experience as a Palo Alto Cloud Engineer.
Must hold Palo Alto, AWS, or Azure certification.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/DUTIES:

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Self-starter.
Explicit experience in Panorama Templates and Device Groups, GlobalProtect in Cloud, and High Availability VPN/Traffic Routing on VM-Series.
Experience designing and maintaining infrastructure in AWS/Azure.
Cloud Security Design, Operations, and Automation experience.
Documentation of Security Tools, Deployment Configuration, Incident Reports, etc.

Notes:

Hybrid (2 days in office, 3 days remote).

 


VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.


Contact Details :

Account co-ordinator: Binodh Thankappan


VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
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Skills

AWS
Azure
HIPAA
Prisma
Zero Trust

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