Network Engineer - Consultant - Palo Alto Cloud Engineer for Hybrid in Columbia SC

Syntricate Technologies Inc

Columbia, SC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Auditing, Cisco Network Systems, Cloud Applications, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Consulting, F5 BIG-IP, F5 Network Software, Firewalls, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), High Availability, Hybrid Cloud, Identify Issues, Internet Security, Local Government, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Security, PCI, Production Systems, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Security Compliance, Security Design, Security Policy, Software Engineering, State Government, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Virtual Machine (VM)
LOCATION
Columbia, SC
POSTED
4 days ago
Requisition Name:   Network Engineer Palo Alto Cloud Engineer
Work Address – Columbia, South Carolina   -Hybrid (2 days in office, 3 days remote).
Interview Process: 1 round, Virtual/Online
Duration of the Contract: 12 months
Possibility for Extension: Yes
 
Description
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.
 
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.
 
 
 

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Syntricate Technologies Inc