Senior Palo Alto Firewall Administrator

• Permanent contract in a solid and growing company.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Participation in challenging and technologically advanced projects.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in systems and network administration, with a strong emphasis on perimeter security.
• Solid and demonstrable experience in the administration of Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, including Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), IPS/IDS, VPNs, network segmentation, etc.
• Experience in managing high-availability environments and in incident response within critical environments.
• Proven ability to work in complex environments with high-availability requirements.
• Transformation skills and adaptability to changing environments.

Desirable Certifications and Knowledge (Possession of any of the following will be valued):

• Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Apprentice (PCCSA): Cybersecurity fundamentals and Palo Alto products.
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA): Administration and operation of Palo Alto firewalls.
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE): Design, implementation, and advanced troubleshooting of Palo Alto solutions.

We are looking for a Senior PALO ALTO FIREWALL Admin with a minimum of 6 years of demonstrable experience in firewall administration and management, with a specialized focus on Palo Alto Networks solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a senior profile, with a deep understanding of complex and critical security environments, as well as a proven ability for transformation and adaptation to new technologies and methodologies.

This role is fundamental to guaranteeing the security, high availability, and optimal performance of our network infrastructure, especially in high-criticality environments that require constant availability and robust contingency plans.

• Advanced administration, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
• Design, implementation, and optimization of security policies to protect company assets against cyber threats.
• Management of high-availability environments and disaster recovery plans.
• Active participation in security incident resolution and advanced-level technical support.
• Performing on-call duties and interventions in critical environments to ensure service continuity.
• Collaboration with other IT teams to integrate and maintain security across the entire infrastructure.
• Evaluation and implementation of new functionalities and updates for Palo Alto Networks products.
• Detailed technical documentation of configurations, procedures, and security policies.
• Provide a strategic vision and capacity for transformation in perimeter security management.
• Mentor and share knowledge with junior team members.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Customer orientation and continuous improvement.
• Transformation mindset and process improvement.