Senior - Palo Alto Firewall Engineer

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Information Technology (IT)

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

🔐 Network Security Engineer (Palo Alto) – LATAM | Remote

We are currently looking for a Network Security Engineer to join a global team focused on perimeter security and firewall operations within enterprise environments.

This role is ideal for candidates with strong hands-on experience in Palo Alto firewalls, looking to work in a dynamic, high-impact security team.

🚀 Key Responsibilities

Manage, configure, and support Palo Alto firewall environments in enterprise settings

Perform incident troubleshooting and root cause analysis related to network security

Implement and maintain security policies, rules, and configurations

Support VPNs, proxies, IPS, and perimeter security technologies

Work closely with global teams to ensure secure and reliable network operations

Contribute to continuous security improvements and operational excellence

✅ Mandatory Requirements

Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls (MUST HAVE)

Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals and security principles

Experience in firewall administration and incident management

Advanced English level (MUST HAVE – daily interaction with global teams)

Ability to troubleshoot complex network/security issues

➕ Nice to Have

PCNSE certification (or willingness to obtain it)

Experience with cloud networking (Azure preferred)

Exposure to packet analysis, monitoring, and logging tools

Experience in large-scale / enterprise environments

🎯 What we are looking for

A hands-on engineer with strong experience in Palo Alto firewalls and solid English communication skills, comfortable operating in complex environments and interacting with global teams on a daily basis.

• Comprender la importancia de la correcta gestión de la información
• Conocimiento en seguridad de la información y protección de datos
• Correcta gestión de la seguridad de la información

Todas las personas calificadas serán consideradas para trabajar en PwC sin importar etnia; credo; color; religión; nacionalidad; edad; discapacidad; neurodiversidad; orientación sexual; identidad o expresión de género; estado civil, o cualquier otra condición protegida por la ley. PwC se enorgullece de ser una organización inclusiva y brindar igualdad de oportunidades.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Computer Engineering, Computer Program Installation, Computer Programming, Computer Technical Support, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Architecture, Incident Management and Resolution (IMR), Inclusion, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Intellectual Curiosity, IT Infrastructure Upgrades, IT Operations, IT Operations Management, IT Project Lifecycle, IT Support, IT Troubleshooting, Learning Agility {+ 11 adicionales}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

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