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Cadence is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Security Engineer to support a strategic initiative involving the encryption and decryption optimization of approximately 80 Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) utilizing Palo Alto Networks technology. The engineer will be responsible for implementing Palo Alto recommended best practices and configuration changes while collaborating closely with internal Cadence engineering resources. This role requires strong expertise in Palo Alto firewall administration, SSL/TLS decryption policies, network security architecture, troubleshooting, and integration with Cloudflare and load balancing environments.
Job Responsibility
Lead implementation of Palo Alto recommended changes across approximately 80 NGFW firewalls
Design, configure, and optimize SSL/TLS encryption and decryption policies
Perform firewall rule analysis, policy tuning, and security hardening
Collaborate with Cadence engineering teams on architecture, deployment planning, and operational readiness
Work alongside Cloudflare and load balancer infrastructure teams to ensure secure and optimized traffic flow
Troubleshoot complex networking and security issues involving encrypted traffic inspection
Validate firewall performance, stability, and security compliance after implementation changes
Develop implementation documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge transfer materials
Mentor and support the junior engineer assigned to the project
Assist in transition and operational handoff to the designated Cadence engineer being groomed for long-term ownership
Requirements
7+ years of hands-on network security engineering experience
Strong expertise with Palo Alto Networks NGFW platforms
Deep understanding of SSL/TLS decryption technologies and best practices
Experience implementing Palo Alto recommended security architecture and policy changes
Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Panorama, Security policies and NAT, Threat Prevention, URL Filtering, SSL Forward Proxy / Inbound Inspection
Experience integrating security controls with Cloudflare environments
Strong understanding of load balancer technologies and traffic flow concepts
Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
Strong documentation and communication abilities
Nice to have
Palo Alto certifications (PCNSE preferred)
Experience in large enterprise firewall environments
Familiarity with Zero Trust and modern security architectures
Experience working in staff augmentation or consulting engagements