Network/Firewall Engineer Principal

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Network/Firewall Engineer Principal in the United States.

This role is focused on supporting and evolving enterprise network and security infrastructure within a complex, multi-tenant environment. The Network/Firewall Engineer Principal plays a key role in the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and optimization of Palo Alto Networks firewall systems, ensuring secure, stable, and high-performing connectivity across enterprise systems. Working closely with senior engineering teams, the position contributes to firewall configuration, policy management, and centralized administration through Panorama. It is a hands-on technical role that blends operational support with exposure to advanced network security practices and enterprise-scale environments. The engineer will also participate in troubleshooting, monitoring, and change management activities to maintain system reliability and compliance. This is a strong growth opportunity for a networking professional looking to deepen expertise in firewall technologies and enterprise security operations while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Accountabilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support for Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including both physical and virtual environments, ensuring secure and reliable network performance.
• Manage and support Panorama for centralized firewall administration, including device groups, templates, policy updates, and configuration deployment.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain multi-tenant firewall environments while ensuring adherence to security policies and operational standards.
• Troubleshoot network and security incidents, escalating complex issues to senior engineers as needed while ensuring timely resolution.
• Perform routine maintenance activities including software upgrades, patching, configuration backups, and system health monitoring.
• Analyze firewall logs and traffic patterns to identify performance, security, or connectivity issues.
• Support firewall rule changes, tenant provisioning, and implementation tasks in collaboration with senior engineering staff.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and change records to support operational transparency and compliance.
• Participate in change management processes and follow established security and operational procedures.
• Provide technical assistance to internal teams and end users as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in network engineering or enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (physical and/or virtual).
• Strong understanding of Panorama for centralized management and policy deployment.
• Solid foundation in networking concepts including TCP/IP, routing, switching, NAT, and VPN technologies.
• Experience with firewall log analysis, traffic monitoring, and basic network troubleshooting.
• Exposure to network automation or scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud and/or on-premises infrastructure and virtualized environments.
• Understanding of network security principles, including inspection and filtering techniques such as TLS break and inspect.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail and operational discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance and be a U.S. citizen.

Benefits

• Annual salary range: $97,968 – $132,250 USD, depending on experience and location.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Flexible work arrangements supporting remote-first operations and work-life balance.
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and parental leave.
• Additional insurance options including life, disability, and accident coverage.
• Employee wellness and support programs promoting physical and financial well-being.
• Professional development opportunities and internal mobility pathways.
• Exposure to large-scale enterprise and mission-critical network environments.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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