IPSec VPN L3 SME - Palo Alto & Cisco Security Technical SME - L3

IPSec VPN L3 SME - Palo Alto & Cisco Security Technical SME - L3

Job Title: IPSec VPN L3 SME - Palo Alto & Cisco Security Technical SME - L3
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Experience Level: Senior (L3 Support / SME)

Role Overview As a Palo Alto & Cisco IPSec VPN L3 SME, you will lead the design, deployment, and optimization of secure VPN architectures for enterprise and customer environments. You'll ensure high availability, scalability, and security across diverse deployment models using Palo Alto Networks and Cisco ASA/Firepower platforms. Key Responsibilities

• IPSec VPN Design & Deployment
  Architect and implement IPSec VPN solutions for new and existing customers, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity across hybrid infrastructures.
• Multi-Model Support
  Configure and support various VPN deployment models including:
  • Site-to-Site (S2S)
  • Tunnel Interfaces (SVTI/VTI)
  • Multi-site topologies
  • Cross-connection architectures for complex enterprise environments
• Best Practice Implementation
  Apply industry-standard design principles for:
  • Resiliency (failover, HA configurations)
  • Scalability (dynamic routing, policy-based VPNs)
  • Security (strong encryption, authentication, and access control)
• Platform Expertise
  • Configure and troubleshoot Palo Alto VPNs using IKEv2/IPSec, tunnel monitoring, and App-ID policies
  • Administer Cisco ASA/Firepower VPNs, including crypto maps, tunnel groups, and NAT traversal
  • Integrate VPNs with routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and identity platforms (RADIUS, LDAP, SAML)
• Advanced Troubleshooting & Escalation
  Serve as the L3 escalation point for VPN-related incidents, performing packet-level diagnostics and root cause analysis.
• Documentation & Compliance
  Maintain detailed design documents, runbooks, and change records to support audits and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years in network security engineering, with deep expertise in IPSec VPNs
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS, GlobalProtect, tunnel monitoring)
  • Cisco ASA/Firepower (CLI and ASDM)
  • IPSec/IKEv2 protocols , crypto profiles, and routing integration
• Strong understanding of:
  • High availability , failover mechanisms, and redundant VPN design
  • Firewall rule tuning , NAT policies, and QoS for VPN traffic
  • Monitoring tools (Panorama, Cisco FMC, SNMP, syslog)

Preferred Certifications

• PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer)
• CCNP Security / CCIE Security (Cisco)
• CISSP , CCSP, or CEH