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Job Title: Palo Alto Firewall Engineer (Gurgaon / Chennai) Location: Gurgaon, or Chennai (Mostly Remote, may require occasional onsite visits) Duration: 12+ Months Contract Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Palo Alto Firewall Engineer to join our network security team. This is a hands-on technical role focused on deploying, configuring, and optimizing Palo Alto firewalls to ensure secure and efficient network operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, security-driven, and enjoys analyzing traffic flows and refining firewall policies. Key Responsibilities: Bring Palo Alto firewall equipment online, including initial setup, licensing, and upgrades Configure and tune firewall policies using PAN-OS (GUI and CLI) Monitor traffic flows and logs to understand application and network behavior Refine and optimize firewall rules to allow precise traffic and enforce security policies Implement and tune App-ID, Content-ID, and security profiles Review and clean up existing firewall rule sets Troubleshoot traffic flow and policy enforcement issues Collaborate with network and security teams to validate traffic requirements Document firewall configurations, policy changes, and traffic findings Required Skills & Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls Experience bringing firewall equipment online from scratch Strong skills in configuring and tuning security policies in PAN-OS Experience monitoring traffic flows and analyzing logs for rule refinement Deep understanding of network protocols and security principles Comfortable working directly in the firewall daily (GUI and CLI) Knowledge of least-privilege and zero-trust security principles Preferred Qualifications: Palo Alto certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE) Experience with Panorama Experience in high-security or regulated environments Familiarity with compliance and security best practices Please share your updated resume with Shubham at [HIDDEN TEXT] or View phone number on foundit.in feel free to reach out to him directly for more details. .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.