Apex Systems · 5 days ago
VM Palo Cloud Firewall Engineer
Plano, TX
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$60/hr - $90/hrApex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. They are seeking a VM Palo Cloud Firewall Engineer who will design, implement, and support virtual Palo Alto VM-Series firewalls in AWS cloud environments, ensuring optimal performance and security of cloud workloads.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, and support virtual Palo Alto VM-Series firewalls in AWS cloud environments
Architect and deploy Palo Alto firewall instances via EC2, including installation, configuration, and lifecycle management
Develop secure network designs that align with cloud-native patterns, traffic flows, and AWS best practices
Configure and optimize AWS networking, including VPC design, routing, subnets, transit gateways, security groups, and NACLs
Partner with application and cloud engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of firewall solutions into cloud workloads
Troubleshoot complex network traffic flows within AWS to ensure optimal performance and security
Create documentation, runbooks, and design diagrams supporting firewall and cloud network architecture
Serve as a subject matter expert on Palo Alto virtual firewall technology, beyond Panorama GUI-only operations
Qualification
Required
Expert-level experience with Palo Alto VM‑Series firewalls, including design, deployment, and ongoing support
Strong proficiency deploying virtual firewalls within AWS EC2
Deep understanding of AWS networking and how traffic flows through cloud environments (VPCs, routing, IGWs, TGWs, etc.)
Demonstrated experience configuring VPCs, subnets, policies, route tables, and related AWS network constructs
Ability to design and execute enterprise‑scale cloud firewall architectures
Hands‑on skills that extend beyond GUI administration (Panorama); must be capable of architecting and engineering solutions
Strong troubleshooting skills for cloud‑based traffic flows and firewall behavior
Preferred
Palo Alto certifications (PCNSE, PCNSA)
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Advanced Networking)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Other insurance plans
ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
401K program
HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
Corporate discount savings program
Other discounts
On-demand training program
Access to certification prep
Library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars
Certification discounts
Perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
Dedicated customer service team for our Consultants
Certified Career Coach
Company
Apex Systems
Apex Systems, a division of On Assignment, provides organizations with IT staffing solutions to address gaps in their current workforce.
Founded in 1995
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Roger Wahman
Chief Technology Officer - SVP
Andrea Schiola
Global Head of Technology Partnerships, SVP, Principal
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