Sr Cybersecurity Engineer-PAF

2 weeks ago


San Francisco, United States myIT.com Full time
Job Title: Sr Cybersecurity Engineer - PAF & Fortinet
Duration: 6+ Months
Location: San Fransisco, CA (Onsite)
Exp. Level: 10+ Years


Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in Palo Alto Networks (PA) Firewalls and Fortinet Security Solutions to join our team on a contract basis. This role involves designing, deploying, managing, and optimizing advanced security infrastructure to ensure a resilient and secure network environment.

You will collaborate with IT, security, and operations teams to safeguard critical infrastructure and mitigate emerging threats while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and manage Palo Alto (PA) firewalls, including Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) features like App-ID, User-ID, URL Filtering, and Threat Prevention.
  • Configure and maintain Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, including advanced security features such as UTM, SD-WAN, and FortiAnalyzer.
  • Document configurations, policies, and procedures for operational consistency.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to deploy security best practices across the organization.
  • Generate and review reports on security events, firewall performance, and policy compliance.
  • Ensure security configurations comply with industry standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS.
  • Leverage threat intelligence to enhance proactive defense mechanisms.
  • Conduct security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and implement remediation strategies.
  • Configure and optimize remote access and site-to-site VPNs using Palo Alto and Fortinet solutions.
  • Design secure network architectures, including segmentation, Zero Trust implementations, and VPN solutions.
  • Perform periodic upgrades, patches, and maintenance of firewall devices.
  • Optimize firewall rules, policies, and configurations for performance and security.
  • Monitor and respond to network security alerts and incidents.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience:
    • 7+ years in network or cybersecurity engineering.
    • Hands-on expertise with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (Panorama management, NGFW features, GlobalProtect VPN, etc.).
    • Strong experience with Fortinet FortiGate firewalls and associated tools (FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer).
  • Technical Expertise:
    • Proficiency in configuring and optimizing security policies with PAF & Fortinet, VPNs, and IPS/IDS solutions.
    • Strong knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs) and security standards.
    • Experience with SIEM integration and log analysis.
  • Certifications (Preferred):
    • Palo Alto Networks certifications (e.g., PCNSA, PCNSE).
    • Fortinet certifications (e.g., NSE4, NSE5, or higher).
    • dditional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are a plus.
  • Other Skills:
    • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
    • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with cloud security in hybrid environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • utomation and scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, Ansible) for managing and optimizing security tools.
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust Network Architecture principles.


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