Principal Network Firewall Engineer – Flex-Hybrid

UCLA Health

Principal Network Firewall Engineer responsible for the design and support of firewalls and network routing at UCLA Health. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring robust security measures.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $122,106 - $277,829 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in designing, configuring, and administering network firewalls and routing, with a strong focus on implementing security measures and conducting network assessments. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy robust network solutions and maintain high performance standards.

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Network Firewall AdministrationPalo Alto CertificationsCybersecurity ControlsNetwork Performance MonitoringIntrusion Detection/Prevention Systems

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Hard Skills

Network DesignFirewall ConfigurationSecurity Policy ImplementationNetwork RoutingCapacity PlanningPenetration TestingEthical Hacking

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Next-Generation FirewallsCisco CCIECisco Firewall

Certifications & Qualifications

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)Palo Alto Network Security ProfessionalPalo Alto Network Security Architect

Industry Keywords

Cyber ThreatsNetwork Access ControlsSecurity MeasuresNetwork UpgradesLatency Issues

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Under the direction of the Manager of IT Network Engineering, responsible for the design, configuration, installation, administration and support of network firewalls and network routing.
Perform deployments of Next-Generation firewalls, firewall technologies and related security controls.
Configure firewall security rules and security policies.
Implement and maintain robust security measures to safeguard the network against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
Design and enforce network access controls, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless deployment of network solutions.
Oversee network upgrades and migrations to minimize disruptions.
Monitor network performance and resolve bottlenecks and latency issues.
Conduct regular network assessments and capacity planning.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience administering enterprise class firewalls and data networks.
One of the following Palo Alto certifications is required:
· Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
· Palo Alto Network Security Professional
· Palo Alto Network Security Architect
Cisco CCIE and Cisco Firewall certification desired.
Understanding cybersecurity controls, standards, framework and vulnerability detection methods such as pen-testing and practicing ethical hacking.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Science UCLA Health is an integrated academic health system anchored by the UCLA School of Medicine that delivers patient care, medical education, and clinical research across Southern California. With more than 290 locations including hospitals, specialty clinics, and immediate/primary care sites, UCLA Health provides a wide range of services—cancer care, transplant, neuroscience, orthopedics, heart and vascular, pediatrics, women's health, psychiatry and more—while offering virtual care, clinical trials, and patient resources such as myUCLAhealth. The organization emphasizes advanced technology, research-driven treatments, community engagement, and top-ranked hospital patient care outcomes. Principal Network Firewall Engineer – Flex-Hybrid Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 14 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Los Angeles – Hybrid 💵 $122.1k - $277.8k / year ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 🛜 Network Engineer / Network Administrator Cyber Security Firewalls Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Under the direction of the Manager of IT Network Engineering, responsible for the design, configuration, installation, administration and support of network firewalls and network routing.
Perform deployments of Next-Generation firewalls, firewall technologies and related security controls.
Configure firewall security rules and security policies.
Implement and maintain robust security measures to safeguard the network against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
Design and enforce network access controls, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless deployment of network solutions.
Oversee network upgrades and migrations to minimize disruptions.
Monitor network performance and resolve bottlenecks and latency issues.
Conduct regular network assessments and capacity planning. 🎯 Requirements
7+ years of experience administering enterprise class firewalls and data networks.
One of the following Palo Alto certifications is required:
· Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
· Palo Alto Network Security Professional
· Palo Alto Network Security Architect
Cisco CCIE and Cisco Firewall certification desired.
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