Senior Palo Alto Network Engineer

We are an IT company in Riga with a start-up atmosphere, fresh ideas, and strong commitment. At the same time, we get solid support from our parent company q.beyond AG Germany, which offers us great growth opportunities and stability.

We are looking for people who are committed to contributing their specialist knowledge and personality to achieve the best for our customers. People like you who want more - and expect more.

Join us as the Senior Palo Alto Network Engineer!

YOUR FUNCTIONS:

• Design, configure, and maintain secure network environments
• Deploy and manage Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls
• Lead migrations from Cisco ASA to Palo Alto
• Monitor and manage firewalls using Panorama
• Configure and troubleshoot VPN tunnels (IPSec and SSL)
• Detect and respond to security threats (IDS, IPS, DLP, DDoS)
• Perform root-cause analysis and resolve network issues
• Manage network upgrades and maintenance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security operations

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in network and security engineering
• Strong expertise in configuring and deploying Next-Generation Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, or similar)
• Proficiency in advanced firewall features (App-ID, User-ID, GlobalProtect, WildFire, NAT policies, security profiles)
• Skilled in managing Palo Alto firewalls with Panorama
• Expert in configuring and troubleshooting IPSec and SSL VPN tunnels
• Familiarity with IDS/IPS, DLP, and DDoS mitigation
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience with network lifecycle management

WE OFFER:

• Flexible hours, remote work options, and 22 vacation days, with up to 3 months abroad
• Learning programs, monthly learning days, and certifications
• Monthly bonuses for home office utilities, sports, and wellness activities
• Support for home office setup and mobile phone coverage
• Health insurance, eyewear reimbursement, and fully paid sick leave (9 days) plus 5 trust days
• Extra holidays for life events and loyalty rewards
• Team events and an employee-focused culture