Senior Network Engineer - Palo Alto Firewall

A Day in Your Life at MKS :

The Network Engineer is responsible for advanced troubleshooting, configuration, and

maintenance of network infrastructure and security devices. This role ensures high availability, performance, and security of enterprise networks.

- Handle escalated network incidents and service requests from Level 1.

- Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain:

- Firewalls: Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper

- VPN and Secure Access: Prisma, Z-Scaler

- Switching & Routing: Cisco, HP Aruba

- Perform advanced diagnostics and resolve connectivity issues.

- Implement network security policies and firewall rules.

- Collaborate with security teams for threat mitigation and compliance.

- Document configurations, changes, and troubleshooting steps.

- Participate in major incident calls and provide technical expertise.

- Strong understanding of firewall technologies and security best practices.

Hands-on experience with :

- Palo Alto Networks (including Panorama)

- Cisco routers and switches

- Prisma Access and Z-Scaler

- HP Aruba networking solutions

- Fortinet and Juniper firewalls

- Knowledge of VPN technologies, SSL/TLS, and secure remote access.

- Familiarity with network monitoring and ITSM tools.

- Ability to work under pressure and resolve complex issues quickly.

- Bachelors degree in IT/Computer Science or related field.

- 4 - 6 years of experience in network engineering and security.

Certifications preferred :

- PCNSE (Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer)

- CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)

- Fortinet NSE

- Z-Scaler Certified Professional