Network Engineer

Job Summary We are looking for a Palo Alto Firewall Engineer with strong experience in Oil & Gas enterprise environments to design, implement, manage, and secure network perimeter and internal security infrastructure. The role requires deep expertise in Palo Alto NGFW platforms, OT/IT security considerations, and compliance standards commonly used in Oil & Gas organizations and requires to give onsite support. Industry Oil & Gas Domain Location – Houston Downtown Mode of work From Office Work Authorization US Citizen, Green Card Holders Key Responsibilities Palo Alto Firewall Administration Design, deploy, configure, and manage Palo Alto NGFWs (PA‑Series, VM‑Series) Implement and maintain security policies, NAT, routing, zones, and profiles Manage Panorama for centralized firewall management Perform firewall upgrades, patches, and license management Security & Threat Prevention Configure and manage Threat Prevention, URL Filtering, WildFire, Anti‑Virus, Anti‑Spyware Implement User‑ID, App‑ID, Content‑ID for application‑aware security Handle incident response, log analysis, and threat remediation Support SOC teams with firewall logs and security investigations VPN & Remote Access Configure and maintain IPSec Site‑to‑Site VPNs Manage Global Protect (Remote Access VPN) Troubleshoot VPN connectivity and performance issues Oil & Gas Domain Responsibilities Secure upstream, midstream, and downstream network environments Work with OT/ICS/SCADA network teams ensuring IT‑OT network segregation Implement security controls aligned with industrial network best practices Support environments such as refineries, drilling sites, pipelines, terminals Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, IEC 62443 or internal security standards Support audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability remediation Maintain detailed firewall documentation, diagrams, and SOPs Collaboration & Support Work closely with network, infrastructure, cloud, and SOC teams Coordinate with vendors and OEM support (Palo Alto TAC) Provide L3 support and mentor junior engineers Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills Strong hands‑on experience of more than 10 years in networking with 6 years in Palo Alto Firewalls & Panorama In‑depth knowledge of TCP/IP, routing (OSPF/BGP), NAT, VPNs Experience integrating firewalls with SIEM tools Strong troubleshooting and packet analysis skills Domain Experience Prior experience in Oil & Gas / Energy / Utilities environments Understanding of OT vs IT network security challenges Exposure to industrial control systems (ICS/SCADA) security is a strong plus Cloud & Infrastructure (Preferred) Experience with Palo Alto VM‑Series in AWS/Azure Knowledge of hybrid network security architectures Certifications (Preferrable) PCNSA / PCNSE CISSP / CISM (nice to have) IEC 62443 or industrial security certifications (plus) Nice to Have Experience with Zero Trust architecture Exposure to SD‑WAN security integration Scripting or automation (Python, Ansible) #J-18808-Ljbffr