Urgent Need Palo Alto Security and Firewall Specialist

Company Description

USM Business Systems Inc. is a quickly developing worldwide System Integrator, Software and Product Development, IT Outsourcing and Technology assistance supplier headquartered in Chantilly, VA. We offer world-class ability in giving most astounding quality and administrations through industry best practices planned to convey remarkable worth to our customers. 

Utilizing our industry knowledge, administration service offering expertise and innovation abilities, we distinguish new business and innovation slants and create answers for help customers around the globe, giving top of the line solid and practical IT benefits which are cost effective services. 

Established in 1999, the organization has corner qualities in building and dealing with a Business Oriented IT environment with rich involvement in technology innovation, ERP and CRM counselling, Product Engineering, Business Intelligence, Data Management, SOA, BPM, Data Warehousing, SharePoint Consulting and IT Infrastructure. Our other offerings include modified solutions and administrations in ERP, CRM, Enterprise architecture, offshore advisory services and e-commerce. 

USM, a US ensured Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) is perceived as one of the fastest developing IT Systems Integrator in the Washington, DC zone. Most as of late, USM was positioned #9 on the rundown of the Top administrations organizations in the DC Metro Area - Washington Business Journal (2011). We are a project-driven firm that reliably meets the IT needs of our State and Government customers through development and business keenness.

Job Description

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Hi Friends,
Hope you are doing great,

I have an urgent requirement from one of my esteem client, I will appreciate if you can have an eye on the below requirement and send me your consultant updated profile ASAP.

Title: Palo Alto Security and Firewall Specialist
Location: San Francisco, CA
Duration: 6-12 +months

Required Skills:
Over seven years’ experience as a Palo Alto security engineer with experience migrating from Cisco ASA and PIX firewalls to Palo Alto firewalls.
Expert knowledge of Palo Alto and Cisco routers and firewalls.
Palo Alto/Cisco certifications.
Well-versed in network security and design principles; demonstrated ability to secure network services and knowledge of secure modular network design and risk assessment
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks/projects as well as lead small, directed projects
Strong documentary, technical writing and communication skills as a department representative
Ability to train and support NOC and junior network engineering staff

The Palo Alto Senior Engineer will provide the following service:
Plan and Design the Implementation of Palo Alto Network Security Devices by utilizing Standardized Architecture and methodology.
Provide 3rd Tier Troubleshooting and problem solving for network security and application issues.
Configuration and implementation of NAC/UTM hardware and associated tools etc.
Create and maintain network security documentation as it relates to the standardized network topology, equipment, operational support and configuration.
Interact and negotiate with application owners, project managers, vendors, consultants, and contractors to architect, design and implement network solutions.
Perform network security asset management, including maintenance of network security component inventory and related documentation.
Follow standard operating procedures and applications for service, change, and incident management.
Perform the assigned functions within an Operational Support Model by utilizing Network Security Monitoring Tools to maintain and report on the health and security status of the network via Metrics and KPI’s.
Collaborate with Network Architecture team to develop a plan to lifecycle the Network Security components incorporating Standardize Designs, Technical Roadmaps, Feature Matrices, Financial Requirements, Risk Matrix and Lifecycle status.
Perform routine security infrastructure testing and evaluations to identify challenges within our infrastructure and develop a plan to remediate them.
Ensure configuration and feature consistency is maintained across the NAC/UTM infrastructure.
Conduct internal training and technical guidance to enhance operational staff proficiencies.
Develop and Implement Operational Efficiencies by utilizing Vendor or Custom Networking Security Tools to automate routine implementation and alerting tasks.
Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues

Communication/Soft Skills:
Excellent verbal (English) and written communication skills. Ability to clearly present to management.
Strong writing skills
Organized and articulate
Strong team worker
Capable of working with business groups and clients on requirements and scheduling
Independent, self-starter, needs little or no supervision

Additional Information

If my requirement matches your resume, then please do reply on my email id alih(at)usmsystems(dot)com and contact no is 703-955-3955