Senior Security Engineer (Firewall) - Mid-Atlantic region

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable company that focuses exclusively on Information Security. They are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage firewall policies, optimize security configurations, and deploy Prisma Access for secure remote access.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage firewall policies across Palo Alto and Checkpoint (Cloud) virtual firewalls
• Configure and optimize firewall rules to meet business and security requirements
• Implement security best practices for firewall configurations and policy management
• Configure and manage Prisma Access for secure remote access and cloud-delivered security services
• Implement and optimize Prisma Access policies and configurations
• Integrate Prisma Access with existing security infrastructure
• Utilize Strata Cloud Manager for centralized firewall management and configuration
• Leverage Palo Alto Networks Panorama for policy deployment and management across multiple firewalls
• Manage Checkpoint Cloud configurations through centralized management platforms
• Process and implement firewall change requests following change control procedures
• Troubleshoot firewall connectivity and policy issues
• Perform firewall configuration updates and enhancements
• Collaborate with network and security teams on firewall-related projects
• Utilize Strata Cloud Manager and FireMon Security Manager for configuration management
• Leverage existing tools for policy deployment and operational efficiency

Requirements:

• 5+ years of Network Security experience (Enterprise network experience preferred)
• Strong/Expert Level Palo Alto and Checkpoint (Cloud) firewall configuration/engineering experience
• Hands-on experience with Prisma Access configuration and deployment
• User Experience with Palo Alto Networks Panorama for centralized management
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA) or higher certification
• Strong Routing and Switching knowledge with Firewall integration
• Experience managing Large Firewall Deployments (50+ Firewalls)
• User Experience with Splunk for log analysis and troubleshooting
• Strata Cloud Manager experience (strong plus)
• FireMon Security Manager and Other Modules
• Tufin or Similar Firewall Automation Experience
• Azure Networking Experience
• Experience with Palo Alto Networks Automation Tools (e.g., Palo Alto Networks Automation API, Terraform)
• Integration experience with Palo Alto Networks and other security solutions (e.g., Threat Prevention, URL Filtering, DNS Security)
• Experience with firewall rule optimization and cleanup projects