Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

OpenVPN Network Security NAT Traversal Firewall Firewall Firewall Network Monitoring Incident Management Change Management Threat Detection Log Analysis Compliance Management Network Configuration And Change Management Continuous Monitoring Personal Firewall Distributed Firewall Cisco Firewall Services Module (FWSM) Internal Documentation

Other Skills

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Analytical Thinking
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Teamwork
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Palo Alto Certification (essential) PCNSE, PCNSA, or equivalent
Demonstrated hands-on experience managing and optimizing Palo Alto firewalls
Strong understanding of firewall policy creation, NAT, security zones, and VPN configurations
7+ years of experience with network security monitoring tools and troubleshooting methodologies

Requirements:

Configure, manage, and maintain Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) across multiple environments
Create, modify, and optimize firewall policies and security rules in alignment with best practices
Manage and resolve firewall-related incidents and service requests efficiently
Implement secure network changes while ensuring business continuity and compliance

Job description

Firewall Specialist Palo Alto (Remote South Africa) ️

Location: Remote South Africa

About the Role

Were seeking an experienced Firewall Specialist (Palo Alto) to join our security-driven team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about network defense, firewall architecture, and proactive threat prevention. Youll be responsible for managing, configuring, and optimizing Palo Alto firewalls to ensure a secure, resilient, and high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Configure, manage, and maintain Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) across multiple environments.
Create, modify, and optimize firewall policies and security rules in alignment with best practices.
Manage and resolve firewall-related incidents and service requests efficiently.
Implement secure network changes while ensuring business continuity and compliance.
Conduct proactive monitoring, log analysis, and threat detection to prevent security breaches.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Security, Network, and Infrastructure) to maintain a unified security posture.
Maintain accurate documentation for configurations, processes, and change control.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Palo Alto Certification (essential) PCNSE, PCNSA, or equivalent.
Demonstrated hands-on experience managing and optimizing Palo Alto firewalls.
Strong understanding of firewall policy creation, NAT, security zones, and VPN configurations.
7+ years of experience with network security monitoring tools and troubleshooting methodologies.
Excellent analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

Experience with other enterprise firewall platforms (Checkpoint, Fortinet, Cisco).
Familiarity with SIEM tools, IDS/IPS systems, or cloud-based firewall integrations.

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