Job Description

Location: Harrisburg, PA
Position Type: Hybrid - Onsite 2 days
Contract Length: 2+ years

We are seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer to lead the migration of approximately 12 virtual Check Point firewalls from the VSX platform to a pair of Palo Alto 5410 appliances. This role requires strong technical expertise, hands-on leadership, and the ability to guide and mentor the firewall team as they transition to an expanded Palo Alto environment.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience with firewall migration projects (Check Point → Palo Alto).

• Strong knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls (deployment, configuration, troubleshooting).

• Familiarity with Check Point VSX and virtual firewall environments.

• Solid understanding of network security concepts, protocols, and firewall rule optimization .

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Palo Alto certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE) preferred but not required.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with large-scale firewall deployments or migrations in enterprise environments.

• Hands-on experience with other network security tools and platforms .

• Familiarity with scripting or automation for firewall configuration and deployment.

Duties:

• Lead the end-to-end migration of Check Point firewalls to Palo Alto 5410 appliances.

• Collaborate with the firewall team to design and execute a detailed migration plan.

• Configure, test, and deploy Palo Alto firewalls, ensuring optimal performance and seamless integration.

• Provide escalation support for complex firewall issues during and after migration.

• Mentor and share expertise with the firewall team to strengthen Palo Alto knowledge.

• Validate security policies, rule sets, and network performance through thorough testing.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues to minimize downtime and maintain business continuity.

• Document migration steps, configurations, and lessons learned for future reference.

• Stay current with Palo Alto technologies, best practices, and security trends.

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