Cyber Security Engineer (Palo Alto)
About this job
Obrela is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Engineer to join our engineering team and contribute to the delivery and maintenance of advanced network security solutions for our customers. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in networking and firewalling, with the ability to design, deploy, and maintain perimeter and internal security controls in complex enterprise environments. Core Responsibilities & Experience • Deploy, configure, and maintain next-generation firewalls across on-premises, virtual, and cloud environments. • Design, implement, and maintain the full firewall configuration lifecycle, including policies, VPNs, security features, migrations, upgrades, policy reviews, and troubleshooting issues in customer environments. • Collaborate with network, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to integrate security controls into production environments. • Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and integration guides. • Provide technical guidance and support to customers on network security best practices and platform usage. Qualifications & Skills Required: • Minimum 2 years of experience in an engineering role focused on firewalls. • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, subnetting, routing and switching, NAT, VLANs, DNS, IPsec/SSL VPN, reverse proxies, load balancers). • Strong firewalling fundamentals, including policy design and enforcement, traffic inspection, and operation of NGFW security features. • Core cybersecurity knowledge: security principles, threats, and best practices. • Experience working with or supporting external customers. • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex network and security issues. • Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams. • Strong written and verbal communication skills (both English and Greek). Preferred: • Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks NGFW (PAN-OS, Panorama) is considered a strong plus. • Palo Alto Networks certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE, PA NGFW Engineer) or equivalent networking certifications (CCNA, CCNP). • Experience with other firewall vendors (Fortinet, Check Point, Cisco). • Familiarity with cloud environments and hybrid security architectures, including virtual and cloud-delivered firewalls. • Exposure to SASE/ZTNA concepts and remote-access technologies. • Experience with EDR/XDR platforms such as Palo Alto Cortex XDR, CrowdStrike, or Microsoft Defender, is considered a plus. What We Offer • A dynamic and respectful work environment where innovation, teamwork, and work-life balance are valued. • Continuous learning opportunities through hands-on training and mentorship from industry experts. • Career growth, working with talented professionals from diverse backgrounds. • A competitive compensation package tailored to your experience and qualifications, with a strong focus on recognizing and rewarding effort. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking team that’s shaping the future of cybersecurity! Salary details and compensation range will be discussed during the initial interview stage.