Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Duration: Contract
Rate $60/hr on C2C
Note : No GC's & GC-EADs
Required Skills :- Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Panorama (centralized management for Palo Alto) , VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, Routing and Switching fundamentals, Firewall security policies & NAT configuration, Network and firewall troubleshooting, Data-center networking concepts (overlay/underlay)
Job Summary
We are looking for a candidate who has real-time, hands-on understanding of Palo Alto firewalls and how they are deployed and operated in an enterprise environment. Also looking for someone with knowledge of VXLAN, some exposure to Access Fabric, and a basic understanding of routing and switching.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Hands-on knowledge of Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
Working knowledge of Panorama.
Understanding of VXLAN and basic data-center networking.
Knowledge of BGP and OSPF.
Good understanding of routing and switching fundamentals.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Good communication skills and willingness to learn new technologies.
Roles & Responsibilities-
Manage and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama.
Work with security policies, NAT, security profiles, and firewall troubleshooting.
Perform basic firewall configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Support PAN-OS upgrades and Panorama configuration as needed.
Troubleshoot network connectivity issues involving routing, switching, and firewalls.
Work with VXLAN and understand basic data-center overlay/underlay concepts.
Support VRF implementation and migration within the access and security infrastructure. Support multi-vsys to zone-based firewall conversion projects. Support and troubleshoot BGP and OSPF routing. Work with Layer 2/Layer 3 switching, VLANs, trunks, and basic network connectivity. Collaborate with network and security teams on production issues.
Certifications – Preferred:
Palo Alto Networks: PCNSA, PCNSE, or equivalent PAN-OS experience/certification.
Cisco: CCNA, CCNP Enterprise, or equivalent hands-on Cisco networking experience.
Relevant networking, security, or data-center certifications are a plus.
Kind regards,
Venu Gopal
Flexon Technologies Inc.
