Palo Alto Firewall Engineer

Job Title: Palo Alto Firewall Engineer Location: LATAM - Unable to hire out of Cuba & Venezuela (Must be able to work EST) Type: 6-month Contract Responsibilities Provide firewall engineering and subject matter expertise in alignment with the FPL network architecture Create and update Network Firewall Architectural Diagrams Create, modify, and optimize firewall policies and rules to enhance network security Responsible for the configuration, and maintenance of the Palo Alto Firewalls Ensure that firewall policies align with the organization's security policies and compliance requirements Ensure tools are configured to maintain the firewall infrastructure Provide input for reports to Operations Manager such as capacity management, project status, ticket status, and trend analysis Coordinate activities for the Firewall team Ensure Network Firewall Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are being met Manage the Service Now (SNOW) queue for Firewall requests and tickets Create and maintain Firewall Standard Operating Processes and Procedures Perform On-call support as part of team rotation Provide weekly status reports Plan and implement Firewall configuration changes following strict change management process to ensure no downtime or impact to the critical infrastructure or applications Work with vendor support engineers on escalation and ticket resolution, root cause analysis Work during FPL designated business hours Requirements Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) 5-7 years of experience with Palo Alto firewalls management, administration and configuration Certification in Palo Alto Networks, such as PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer) Strong knowledge of network security principles and practices Proficiency in configuring and managing Palo Alto firewalls and related technologies Experience with network protocols, VPN configurations, and security policies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and teamwork skills Communication Listens to and understands audience. Develops relationships with that foster productive collaboration. Communicates effectively with stakeholders to identify needs and evaluate alternative technical solutions. Preferred Qualifications Ability to work both independently and within a team environment, being self-managed required. Excellent oral, written, interpersonal skills required