Remote Palo Alto & Prisma Security Engineer

A&O IT Group.; Remote; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT services and cyber security consultancy is seeking a Palo Alto Networks & Prisma Security Engineer to enhance its security services team. The role focuses on network security within the Palo Alto ecosystem, requiring strong customer engagement skills and experience in deployment and optimisation of firewalls. Key qualifications include PCNSA and PCNSE certifications, alongside 3–5 years in network security. This position offers remote working opportunities with occasional site visits across the UK.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ hands-on experience in network security engineering.
• Strong understanding of firewalls, routing, switching, and VPN technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and optimise Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls.
• Assist with firewall rulebase design, cleanup, optimisation, and migration.
• Act as an escalation point for complex firewall and remote-access issues.

Skills

Network security engineering

Palo Alto NGFW

VPN technologies

Customer-facing skills

Troubleshooting

Identity services (Azure AD, SAML, MFA)

Strong communication skills

Education

PCNSA certification

PCNSE certification

Tools

Palo Alto Panorama

Cisco ASA

Fortinet FortiGate

Check Point

Job description

A global IT services and cyber security consultancy is seeking a Palo Alto Networks & Prisma Security Engineer to enhance its security services team. The role focuses on network security within the Palo Alto ecosystem, requiring strong customer engagement skills and experience in deployment and optimisation of firewalls. Key qualifications include PCNSA and PCNSE certifications, alongside 3–5 years in network security. This position offers remote working opportunities with occasional site visits across the UK.