Network Security Engineer

Job Title: Palo Alto Firewall Engineer

Location: Spain (Hybrid or Remote options available depending on client site needs)

Contract Length: 18 Months

Rate: €500 - €650 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date: ASAP / Flexible

Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Palo Alto Firewall Engineer to join a leading technology-driven organisation on an 18-month contract. This role will be instrumental in supporting and optimising the business's network security infrastructure across enterprise environments. You'll be working on cutting-edge firewall technologies with a focus on Palo Alto Networks, Panorama, and advanced network security implementations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level Palo Alto firewall solutions.
• Configure and manage Panorama for centralised firewall management and policy enforcement.
• Perform rule-base reviews, updates, and optimisation for best security practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex firewall and network security issues.
• Collaborate with architecture, operations, and security teams to improve and secure network infrastructure.
• Monitor and respond to network security incidents, providing expert analysis and remediation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including diagrams, runbooks, and configurations.
• Support security audits and compliance initiatives through firewall data and reports.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls (PA-series and/or VM-series).
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with Panorama for managing multiple firewall instances.
• Deep understanding of network security concepts, including VPNs, NAT, application layer security, and intrusion prevention.
• Familiarity with security protocols and technologies (e.g., IPSec, SSL, SNMP, Syslog).
• Experience in complex enterprise environments with large-scale deployments.
• Ability to write and interpret configuration scripts and logs.
• Solid troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose and resolve firewall-related incidents quickly.

Nice to Have:

• Palo Alto Networks Certifications (e.g., PCNSA, PCNSE).
• Familiarity with other security tools (e.g., IDS/IPS systems, SIEM platforms).
• Experience working within highly regulated environments (e.g., finance, healthcare, telecoms).