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.

• 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.

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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.

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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.