Network SME Palo Alto / Firewall Specialist

Network SME Palo Alto / Firewall Specialist Experience Required 6 8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network and firewall engineering, with strong exposure to Palo Alto Networks and LAN switching technologies. Core Technical Skills Strong working knowledge of firewall platforms including Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama , and Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN - covering installation, configuration, and end-to-end troubleshooting of network connectivity issues. Subject Matter Expertise on L2/L3 Palo Alto firewalls , including full lifecycle configuration and advanced troubleshooting support. Solid grasp of routing and switching fundamentals:

BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS

, along with switching concepts such as VLANs, STP, and VTP . Hands-on experience with Firewalls, VPN, NAT, High Availability (HA), App-ID, User-ID, URL Filtering, and Content Filtering . Role Responsibilities Maintain and manage security and networking infrastructure, including timely upgrades and lifecycle management. Provide end-to-end engineering support to other team members on Palo Alto hardware and software. Take ownership of GlobalProtect VPN operations, including troubleshooting and user-impacting issue resolution. Drive vulnerability remediation and patching activities across firewall and network devices. Conduct live packet captures , perform deep-dive analysis, and produce troubleshooting reports. Participate in cross-training initiatives to transfer knowledge across the in-house team and balance workload distribution. Founded in 2014, is a global leader in delivering innovative IT solutions and services. Headquartered in the USA with a presence in the UK, Canada, and India, we specialize in offering industry-leading expertise and cutting-edge products that help our clients maximize their technological investments. Our focus on best-in-class solutions, a highly knowledgeable team, and proactive talent mapping ensure we remain at the forefront of the IT industry. ConglomerateIT is driven by our Center for Excellence and Innovation, an initiative dedicated to keeping us ahead in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We understand that building strong relationships is key to our success, and this commitment has enabled us to partner with Fortune 500 companies and leading system integrators worldwide. Our ability to provide local talent on a global scale ensures that we can meet the contingent project requirements of our clients efficiently and effectively.