Palo Alto Firewall HA Implementation in Azure Cloud
Objective:
The primary objective of the project was to leverage my expertise as a cloud infrastructure engineer to assist the network team in implementing a Palo Alto firewall with HA Active/Passive in the Azure Cloud. The project involved migrating all the cloud resources to the new Palo Alto firewall and ensuring that all the ingress and egress traffic was routed through the firewall and establishing a secure site-to-site connectivity from the headquarters to Azure cloud.
Project Description:
As a cloud infrastructure engineer, I collaborated with the internal network team to implement Palo Alto firewall with HA Acitve/Passive in the Azure cloud.
- Firewall Configuration: Worked with network team in deploying Palo Alto firewall in azure cloud. The firewall was configured with Secuirty baselines and hardened in an active/passive setup to ensure robust security and uninterrupted service. The firewall deployment was designed to protect the azure cloud infrastructure and data from any potential threats.
- Site-to-Site Connectivity: Establishing a secure Site-to Site VPN Connection from our Headquarters to Azure Cloud. This involved configuring VPN Tunnels, setting up IPsec policies, and validating the connection for secure data transfer.
- Network Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting any network issues that arose during the implementation. This included diagnosing and resolving any connectivity or configuring issues to ensure optimal network performance.
- Documentation and Training: Prepared detailed documentation of the entire configuration process and providing training.
Skills and Technologies used:
- Cloud Computing (Microsoft Azure)
- Network Security (Palo Alto Firewall)
- VPN Setup (Site-to-site Connectivity)
- Network Troubleshooting
- Technical Documentation and Training
Set up Active/Passive HA on Azure (North-South & East-West Traffic)
Set up Active/Passive HA on Azure (East-West Traffic Only)
Outcome
The Project was completed successfully, resulting in secure cloud infrastructure with robust firewall protection and a reliable site-to-site VPN Connection. The network team was able to manage and troubleshoot the setup effectively with the help of the documentation and training provided.
Future Recommendations:
For future projects, I recommend regular audits of the firewall setup and VPN connection to ensure optimal security and performance. Additionally continues training for the network team can help in quickly resolving any potential issues in the future.