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Sedulous Consulting Services LLC

Palo Alto Network Security Engineer

Sedulous Consulting Services LLC
Fort Belvoir, VA $90k - $160k/yr Full time Posted 1h ago
Cybersecurity Tools Engineer Firewall Firewall Management Information Security InfoSec Network Engineering Network Security Palo Alto Next Generation Firewall Security Engineering
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Job Description

This role provides network and cybersecurity engineering support in a Department of Defense environment, focused on hands-on administration and troubleshooting of Palo Alto Networks security technologies supporting mission-critical and classified networks.

Location and Employment

  • Site: Fort Belvoir, VA (onsite)
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Travel: Up to 25%

Compensation

  • Salary: USD 90,000 - 160,000 per yearly

Minimum Experience

  • Experience: 2 years

Responsibilities

  • Configure, administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs).
  • Configure and maintain PAN-OS.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain security and NAT policies.
  • Configure and support App-ID and User-ID.
  • Configure and maintain GlobalProtect.
  • Configure and troubleshoot VPN/IPsec connectivity.
  • Configure and support High Availability (HA).
  • Configure and troubleshoot routing, zones, and interfaces.
  • Implement and maintain Threat Prevention capabilities.
  • Monitor and analyze firewall logging and security events.
  • Manage firewall environments using Panorama and/or Strata Cloud Manager.
  • Perform firewall upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Support secure network operations within classified and DoD environments.
  • Coordinate with network, cybersecurity, and systems engineering personnel to resolve technical issues and maintain secure network operations.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience: 3–5+ years of network and/or security engineering experience.
  • Hands-on Palo Alto: 2+ years of hands-on Palo Alto NGFW/PAN-OS experience.
  • Certification: Active Palo Alto Networks Certified Next-Generation Firewall Engineer certification or active legacy PCNSE certification.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with: PAN-OS; Security/NAT policies; App-ID; User-ID; GlobalProtect; VPN/IPsec; High Availability; Routing; Zones/interfaces; Threat Prevention; Logging; Panorama and/or Strata Cloud Manager; Firewall upgrades and troubleshooting.
  • Clearance: Active TS/SCI Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Palo Alto Networks Network Security Analyst certification.
  • CCNP Security or CCNP Enterprise.
  • CISSP (for more senior candidates).
  • Experience with DoD STIGs.
  • Experience with ACAS/Nessus.
  • Experience supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
  • Experience with DISA infrastructure.
  • Experience supporting classified networks.

Technologies

  • Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)
  • PAN-OS
  • App-ID
  • User-ID
  • GlobalProtect
  • VPN/IPsec
  • High Availability (HA)
  • Threat Prevention
  • Firewall logging
  • Panorama
  • Strata Cloud Manager
  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Next-Generation Firewall Engineer certification
  • PCNSE

Benefits

  • 401K
  • Life/Health/ Dental/Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Paid Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

  • Primarily sedentary work requiring tasks involving reaching, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, standing, talking, hearing, and visual acuity.
  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
  • Dependability, accuracy, strong judgment, and ability to apply oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to make decisions that significantly impact the immediate work unit.

EEO Statement

Sedulous Consulting Services is an EEO/AA/Disability/Veterans Employer.

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