Palo Alto Cloud Security Engineer (AWS/Azure)

Concordant, LLC offers a collaborative and supportive environment in a hybrid role based in Columbia, SC. This hands-on Palo Alto cloud security engineering position focuses on designing, deploying, and maintaining secure cloud infrastructure in AWS and Azure using Palo Alto VM-Series, Panorama, and F5 solutions. You will contribute to large-scale cloud security initiatives, gain exposure to enterprise AWS and Azure environments, and play a meaningful role in protecting critical infrastructure. The role offers a competitive compensation package with a salary range of USD 118,524 - 123,724 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits program.

Benefits

• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work on large-scale cloud security initiatives
• Exposure to enterprise AWS and Azure environments
• Meaningful work supporting critical infrastructure and security operations
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and sustain secure cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure
• Install, configure, and operate Palo Alto VM-Series firewalls in cloud accounts
• Oversee Palo Alto Panorama administration, including device groups, templates, security policies, and centralized management
• Design and implement Zero Trust security controls and architectures
• Install, configure, and maintain F5 BIG-IP LTM and ASM solutions
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure, networking, and security-related issues
• Implement logging, monitoring, auditing, and security controls to support regulatory and organizational requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop secure and scalable cloud solutions
• Maintain documentation for cloud security architecture, deployments, configurations, and operational procedures
• Participate in security reviews, infrastructure assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in network security and engineering
• 10+ years of experience in network security and engineering
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, scaling, troubleshooting, and optimizing Palo Alto VM-Series firewalls in AWS and Azure environments
• Experience with Palo Alto Panorama administration, security policy management, threat prevention tuning, and log analysis
• Demonstrated experience implementing Zero Trust security architectures using Palo Alto technologies
• 5+ years of experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining F5 BIG-IP LTM environments
• Experience designing and maintaining cloud infrastructure within AWS and Azure
• Knowledge of cloud security operations, architecture, and best practices
• Experience working with security compliance frameworks such as NIST, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOX, CMMC, CUI, or similar
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment
• Bachelor’s degree required

Technologies

• Palo Alto VM-Series
• Palo Alto Panorama
• F5 BIG-IP LTM
• F5 BIG-IP ASM
• Prisma Cloud
• Cisco Umbrella
• Infoblox DDI
• Forescout
• OPSWAT MetaDefender/ICAP
• GlobalProtect
• AWS
• Microsoft Azure

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with F5 ASM, F5 XC, and iRules
• Experience with Prisma Cloud
• Experience with Cisco Umbrella
• Experience with Infoblox DDI
• Experience with Forescout
• Experience with OPSWAT MetaDefender/ICAP
• Experience supporting state or local government environments
• Experience with GlobalProtect in cloud environments
• Experience designing high-availability VPN and cloud traffic routing solutions