Ayan Infotech has an urgent and immediate requirement for 2 * Network Security SMEs - Palo Alto for a long term contract job opportunity in Sydney.
All applicants must have full unrestricted work rights in Australia.
Title: Network Security SME
Location: Sydney
Nature of the work: Hybrid
Type: Contract (6-12 months + extension)
Required Skills and Experience:
Required Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience (6-10 years) with Palo Alto firewall setup, administration, and troubleshooting.
- Solid understanding of IP networking, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and VPN technologies.
- Experience with network monitoring, log analysis, and firewall management tools (e.g., Panorama, Strata Cloud Manager).
- Exposure to network testing, compliance audits, and security best practices.
- Ability to generate technical and compliance reports.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Desirable/Plus:
- Exposure to AWS cloud networking, security group management, and integration with Palo Alto solutions.
- Experience with automation/scripting (Python, Ansible) for firewall management.
- Familiarity with other security tools (e.g., SIEM, proxy, threat protection solutions).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Relevant certifications (e.g., PCNSE, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are a plus.
Palo Alto Firewall Administration:
- Deploy, configure, and manage Palo Alto firewalls across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Set up and maintain firewall policies, NAT rules, and access controls to meet security and business requirements.
- Perform firmware upgrades and device replacements as needed.
Routing Configuration:
- Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF) and integrate with firewall environments.
- Support network segmentation, VPNs (IPSec, SSL), and tunneling solutions.
Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
- Monitor firewall performance and network traffic using tools like Panorama and Strata Cloud Manager for proactive threat detection.
- Troubleshoot complex network and firewall issues, including VPN connectivity and policy conflicts.
- Respond to and resolve security incidents and user-reported issues promptly.
Firewall Setup and Optimization
- Implement and optimize firewall features such as URL filtering, App-ID, User-ID, and Content-ID.
- Ensure high availability and redundancy (Active/Standby, Active/Active HA).
Network Testing and Compliance:
- Conduct regular network and firewall testing to validate security controls and performance.
- Perform audits of firewall configurations and remediate compliance deviations.
Report Generation and Documentation:
- Generate security and compliance reports, document configuration changes, network diagrams, and SOPs.
- Maintain detailed technical documentation for troubleshooting and knowledge sharing
Collaboration:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement secure network architecture.
Contact: 02 9412 4178 for more details.
www.ayaninfotech.com
