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Experience : 7 to 15 Years. Location : PAN India . Note: Only Immediate joiners Required. Palo Alto Firewall Key Responsibilities Panorama & Firewall Management Optimize Panorama setup and managed firewalls by consolidating and standardizing device templates and groups for improved efficiency. Streamline firewall operations and implement recommendations aligned with change management processes. License & Feature Optimization Assess current firewall licenses and features to ensure full utilization of investments and enhance overall security posture. Security Architecture & Analysis Conduct comprehensive current-state analysis covering architecture, controls, risks, and compliance. Perform requirements gathering and GAP analysis to identify improvement areas. Technology Evaluation & Roadmap Shortlist business-aligned technology solutions leveraging leading security technologies and validated reference architectures. Develop a roadmap for network security transformation, including blueprint-based secure architecture for on-prem, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. Deployment & Configuration Plan phased deployments with minimal business disruption. Execute configuration hardening, policy optimization, and automation using best practices and accelerators. Operational Readiness & Training Ensure operational readiness through training and knowledge transfer to internal teams. Establish runbooks and SOPs for ongoing operations. Threat Intelligence & Posture Management Integrate ongoing threat intelligence and maintain proactive security posture. Conduct performance tuning, incident response planning, and simulation exercises. Continuous Improvement Schedule regular reviews and adapt security measures to emerging threats. Maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.Required Skills & Qualifications Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Panorama. Expertise in network security architecture for on-prem, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. Knowledge of firewall policy optimization, configuration hardening, and automation. Familiarity with threat intelligence integration and incident response planning. Excellent understanding of compliance frameworks and risk management. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Preferred Certifications Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) CISSP / CCSP or equivalent security certifications Cloud security certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)