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Firewall Ops Engineer - Palo Alto
 Tata Consultancy Services | |
$115,000 - $125,000
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sick time, 401(k)
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 Oct 29, 2026 | |
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Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills *
Experienced Network Security Engineer with strong expertise in Palo Alto Networks firewall administration, security policy management, threat prevention, VPN technologies, and enterprise network security operations. *
Strong understanding of network and security protocols including SSL/TLS, TCP/UDP, HTTP, FTP/SFTP, NTP, Telnet, NFS, SSH, LDAP and DNS etc. *
Proficient in configuring and managing Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), including App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, NAT, routing, and access control. *
Hands-on experience with IPSec VPNs, High Availability (HA) deployments, and Panorama for centralized firewall management. *
Possesses a solid foundation in networking technologies, including TCP/IP, VLANs, subnetting, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, RIP), Policy-Based Forwarding (PBF), and ECMP *
Skilled in cloud security integrations involving Prisma Access, AWS, Azure, and Cloud NGFW deployments. *
Experienced in security monitoring, log analysis, SIEM integrations (Splunk, Sentinel), and advanced troubleshooting using packet captures, traffic flow analysis, CLI diagnostics, and ACC. *
Demonstrates strong analytical, problem-solving, and operational skills in securing enterprise environments, optimizing firewall policies, troubleshooting complex network issues, and ensuring high availability and business continuity. Roles & Responsibilities *
Serve as primary support lead for security environment by managing customer devices and end-to-end security services, identifying sources of problems, and resolving configuration issues. *
Deep understanding of Firewall technologies. *
Configuring and installing security infrastructure devices. *
Reporting the security analysis and monitoring findings. *
Using industry-standard analysis criteria to test the security level of the firm. *
Responsible to identify threats, vulnerabilities etc & take appropriate actions *
Consults about network performance, throughput, protocols, network security, and infrastructure technology changes. *
Defining and maintaining security policies. *
Occasionally replacing the security system protocol and architecture. Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000 a year TCS Employee Benefits Summary: Discretionary Annual Incentive. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans. Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves. Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection. Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement. Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays. Legal & Financial Assis tance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
Location
Plano, TX
Function
TECHNOLOGY
Role
Engineer
ID
432731
Skills
Network-Firewall
Salary Range
$115,000 - $125,000 Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE | |