Palo Alto Firewall Engineer/Zscaler/Clearpass/Cisco/Hybrid once a week onsite Charlotte

An innovative and rapidly growing company in the retail space is looking for a Palo Alto Firewall Engineer with strong Zscaler experience to join their team on a full time basis. This is a hybrid remote opportunity available to candidates located within 50 miles on Charlotte, NC. 

If you’re passionate about next-gen network security, want to grow in the cloud security space, and enjoy working with clients to improve their infrastructure, this is the role for you. You'll get exposure to major digital transformation projects, working alongside experienced engineers who value collaboration and technical excellence

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience with Palo Alto firewalls (configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting)

• Strong hands-on experience with Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA)

• Solid understanding of networking concepts: TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching

• Experience with VPNs, IPSec tunnels, and cloud-based security solutions

• Experience with Panorama for centralized management

• Must have strong documentation and client communication skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Palo Alto Networks PCNSE certification

• Zscaler certifications (ZCCA-IA or ZCCA-PA)

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) network/security services

• Exposure to Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) concepts

• Familiarity with SIEM tools and incident response practices

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

• 60% Palo Alto Firewall & Zscaler Configuration/Support

• 20% Network Design & Documentation

• 20% Cloud Security & Integration

Daily Responsibilities

• 80% Hands-On Technical Work

• 10% Management / Project Oversight

• 10% Team Collaboration / Knowledge Sharing

The Offer

• Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Vacation Time

• Stock Options

• Professional Development & Certification Support

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.