Palo Alto Subject Matter ExpertClearance: Active TS/SCITravel: Up to 15%Serve as the technical authority for Palo Alto security platforms across a large hybrid enterprise. You will lead architecture, administration, modernization, and complex troubleshooting across legacy hardware, next-generation firewalls, cloud security, and centralized policy management.What You Will DoDesign, test, and implement secure network architectures using Palo Alto technologies.Administer and troubleshoot physical and virtual next-generation firewalls.Lead hardware refreshes, PAN-OS upgrades, and legacy platform modernization.Manage policies, templates, and device groups through Panorama.Configure App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, SSL Decryption, WildFire, and related security services.Maintain standards, procedures, configuration controls, and technical documentation.Investigate security incidents and recommend corrective actions.Mentor junior engineers and serve as an escalation point.What You BringActive TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a government polygraph.At least seven years of hands-on Palo Alto NGFW experience in large enterprise environments.Active PCNSE certification.Current DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification.Ability to obtain CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 120 days.Experience with legacy Palo Alto hardware, PAN-OS, Panorama, Prisma Access, Prisma SD-WAN, and VM-Series firewalls.Advanced knowledge of BGP, OSPF, IPSec VPNs, NAT, and hybrid cloud networking.Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent additional experience.Preferred QualificationsPCNSC, PCSAE, or another advanced Palo Alto certification.Python, Ansible, Terraform, or API-based automation experience.Cortex XDR, Cortex XSOAR, or Expedition experience.Zero Trust architecture and experience with F5, Juniper, or Cisco security technologies.
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