Network Security Engineer – Palo Alto & Data Centre Migration

About The Job:

• We are seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer to support enterprise firewall operations and large-scale data center migration initiatives.
• The role will focus on Palo Alto firewall administration, policy implementation, troubleshooting, migration planning, and post-migration stabilization activities across enterprise environments.
• The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto technologies and proven experience supporting data center migration programs, along with foundational exposure to Zscaler.

Essential Job Functions:

• Configure, implement, and troubleshoot Palo Alto Networks firewalls in enterprise environments.
• Create, modify, and optimize security policies, NAT policies, and application-based controls.
• Perform firewall rule reviews and risk assessments to ensure compliance with security standards.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, application access, routing, NAT, and firewall policy issues.
• Support firewall lifecycle management, upgrades, and migration activities.
• Analyze firewall logs and traffic flows to identify and resolve security and operational issues.
• Execute firewall and network security changes through established change management processes.
• Develop implementation plans, validation procedures, and rollback strategies for production changes.
• Participate in maintenance windows for planned implementations and migration activities.
• Document configurations, procedures, and operational runbooks.
• Support enterprise data center migration and consolidation initiatives.
• Analyze existing firewall policies and network dependencies prior to migration activities.
• Migrate and validate firewall policies, NAT configurations, and network security controls between legacy and target environments.
• Coordinate migration activities with infrastructure, network, server, and application teams.
• Support application cutovers, connectivity validation, and post-migration stabilization activities.
• Assist with IP address transitions, network re-segmentation, and security policy migration efforts.
• Provide support for Zscaler-related access requirements and connectivity troubleshooting during migration projects.

Qualifications:
Required Skills

• Palo Alto Networks Firewall Administration
• Data Center Migration
• Zscaler

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience administering Palo Alto Networks firewalls in enterprise environments.
• Strong experience in firewall policy implementation, NAT configuration, troubleshooting, and operational support.
• Experience implementing and supporting firewall changes in production environments.
• Experience troubleshooting Layer 3 through Layer 7 network and security issues.
• Experience supporting enterprise data center migration projects.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, routing, switching, DNS, load balancing, and network security architecture.
• Experience following formal change management and operational processes.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

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About VARITE:

VARITE is a global staffing and IT consulting company providing technical consulting and team augmentation services to Fortune 500 Companies in USA, UK, CANADA and INDIA. VARITE is currently a primary and direct vendor to leading corporations across Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardware and Software, Digital Marketing and Media Solutions, Clinical Diagnostics, Utilities, Gaming and Entertainment, and Financial Services.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

VARITE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.