Senior Firewall Engineer – Palo Alto & Cybersecurity

Why Arbella?
At Arbella, we’re focused on people. We work hard to attract and retain the best. That means providing a great work environment, encouraging work/life balance, offering flexible work arrangements, competitive salaries and exceptional benefits packages. We invest in our employees and encourage them to grow so that we, too, can grow as a company.
Other perks include:
• On-site gym and fitness classes and one-on-one personal training
• On-site nurse, nutritional counseling, and mental health resources
• Full-service cafeterias
• Free shuttle service to Quincy Adams T Station
• Tuition assistance programs
• Opportunities to get involved: Arbella Activities Committee, Diversity and
Inclusion Council, and more
• A company committed to community: volunteer opportunities, employee-
led community efforts, and the Arbella Insurance Foundation
• Robust training, mentorship, and professional/personal development
programs
• Colleagues who genuinely care about each other
Arbella is committed to building a workplace that’s diverse, inclusive, and equitable for everyone. We’ve created a culture that supports a diverse workplace where all are valued for their talents and are empowered to reach their full potential.
It’s no wonder our employees have voted Arbella one of the Boston Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” every year since 2009!
Are you an experienced firewall engineer with deep expertise in Palo Alto technologies and cybersecurity? As a Senior Firewall Engineer at Arbella, you’ll play a critical role in securing and optimizing our network infrastructure. Working within our cybersecurity team, you’ll lead firewall initiatives to build and maintain a robust perimeter defense and collaborate on strategies that protect Arbella’s digital assets.
This role involves hands-on work with Palo Alto firewalls, focusing on advanced configurations, incident response, and policy enforcement. Your strategic insights and technical expertise will be essential in enhancing our security posture and mitigating threats effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Firewall Security: Configure, manage, and optimize Palo Alto firewalls to maintain secure network operations and defend against cyber threats.

• Collaborative Security Strategy: Work closely with the cybersecurity team to design and implement firewall policies that align with Arbella’s security objectives.

• Incident Management and Response: Take the lead in analyzing and responding to firewall-related security incidents, ensuring swift and effective resolutions.

• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain detailed documentation of firewall configurations, policies, and procedures to support compliance and operational continuity.

• Mentorship and Development: Provide guidance and training to junior team members, fostering best practices and knowledge-sharing within the team.

What Makes This Role Unique?

In this senior role, you’ll apply your firewall expertise to strengthen Arbella’s

cybersecurity strategy, working alongside a talented team and directly

contributing to our network’s resilience. You’ll have the chance to lead impactful firewall initiatives and help shape the organization’s approach to network security.

Key Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in firewall engineering and network security.

• Extensive hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls.

• Palo Alto certifications (e.g., PCNSA, PCNSE) are a plus.

• Strong background in incident response, network protocols, and security analysis.

• Proven leadership skills with a collaborative approach and a commitment to mentorship.

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