Palo Alto Engineer - 12 months - Hybrid (Dublin) - Outside IR35

We're looking for an experienced Palo Alto Engineer to manage and optimize a leading security infrastructure for a market-leading client. This role focuses on configuring, deploying, and maintaining Palo Alto Firewalls, while also ensuring integration with other security tools and systems.

As a Palo Alto Engineer, you'll handle Firewall management, root-cause analysis for security incidents, and collaborate across teams to improve network security. F5 experience is a bonus but not a primary focus.

This is a 12-month contract with a strong view to extend, offering hybrid work (2 days per week on-site in Dublin).

Responsibilities:

• Configure, deploy, and manage Palo Alto Firewalls, including Panorama and other monitoring tools.
• Perform root-cause analysis for security breaches and implement corrective actions.
• Integrate Palo Alto Firewalls with SIEM systems and other security platforms.
• Ensure compliance through documentation, reporting, and auditing.
• Work closely with network engineers, DevOps, and system admins to optimize security infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Palo Alto Firewalls.
• Will be responsible for configuring F5 load balancers.

Key Skills:

• Strong experience with Palo Alto Firewalls (configuration, deployment, support).
• Proficiency in using Palo Alto monitoring tools (eg, Panorama).
• Root-cause analysis and corrective action for security incidents.
• Experience with SIEM integrations and compliance reporting.
• F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM/DNS) experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with automation tools like Ansible or Python is a plus.
• Relevant certifications (PCNSE, PCNSA, F5-CTS) are desirable.

Contract Details:

• Duration: 12 months (View for Extension)
• Location: Hybrid (2x per week in Dublin)
• Rate: £375/day (Outside IR35)/€450/day
• Start Date: ASAP

Palo Alto Engineer - 12 months - Hybrid (Dublin) - Outside IR35