Network SecOps Analyst

Description General DescriptionInstall, support, and maintain the Palo Alto suite of products. In a senior capacity, the engineer will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of security infrastructure systems and equipment. This position will be involved in both remote and on-site troubleshooting.Responsibilities:Maintain security devices and upgrade, as neededProviding support for other engineers on Palo Alto equipment/softwareWork alongside in-house staff in the capacity of senior network security engineerServe as an escalation point to resolve complex Palo Alto issuesDocument and design new installation replacement rollouts from Cisco to Palo AltoPro-actively review and maintain client infrastructureRespond to emergency situations and perform expert troubleshooting duringproduction outagesWorking remotely or onsite as per business requirementsExperience/Skills:Hands on knowledge and experience installing and supporting Palo Alto Security Appliances (minimum five years)Experience managing and configuring the Cisco ASA platform.Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer 7-8 (PCNSE7-8) certificationpreferred.Intimate knowledge with design of physical infrastructure (power, fiber, OOB, etc)Knowledge of protocols BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, SPT, TRUNKS, VLANs, Port-Channel,Static routingNetworking segmentation topologies and protocols. Examples being MPLS, VRFPalo Alto and Cisco Command line interface experience (CLI)Must have a strong networking background and understandingA high level of Palo Alto expertise in design, configuration, migrations, tuning andcustomization of featuresThorough knowledge of Panorama, WildFire, Global Protect, S2S VPN, and other Palo Alto features.Familiarity with hosted deployments/cloudExperience with Wireshark or other protocol analyzersExcellent communication skills – both written and verbalMust be flexible to work outside of business hours as per business requirements.Requirements Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Network SecOps Analyst role or similar. Proficient in Palo Alto Firewall and Palo Alto Networks. Possession of a Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) certification is a must. Strong command over CLI (Command Line Interface). In-depth knowledge of MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching). High-level expertise in Network Security. Proficient in Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .