Palo Alto Network Engineer

Ampcus - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Palo Alto Network Engineer position at Ampcus, Inc. is a long-term salaried role focused on managing and implementing network security solutions using Palo Alto products. The role requires a strong background in network and security technologies, particularly with Panorama, NGFW, and Global Protect, and involves working in a hybrid environment with occasional onsite presence in Brooklyn, NY.

Responsibilities

• Manage and configure Palo Alto products including Panorama and log collectors.
• Implement and maintain Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) solutions.
• Lead security solutions in large environments, ensuring effective deployment and operation.
• Oversee the installation and configuration of high-end firewall appliances, particularly Palo Alto Networks products.
• Utilize LAN and WAN technologies to enhance network security and performance.
• Analyze and troubleshoot network issues related to Internet protocols and applications.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience with network/security solutions and technologies such as BGP, SD-WAN concepts, VXLAN, and general routing and switching.
• At least 3 years' experience leading security solutions in large environments.
• Detailed technical experience in the installation, configuration, and operation of high-end firewall appliances, ideally Palo Alto Networks products.
• Strong understanding of LAN and WAN technologies.
• Good understanding of Internet protocols and applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, CNSE, JNCIE-SEC are preferred.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer commitment to diversity and inclusion.