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Sr. Firewall Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago

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We are seeking a skilled Senior Firewall Engineer to lead critical firewall migration projects, optimize security infrastructure, and ensure seamless network operations in a dynamic, enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the planning and execution of enterprise Palo Alto firewall migrations, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum security.
Migrate firewall policies, rules, and configurations to new infrastructure, maintaining connectivity and security standards.
Validate firewall functionality, network connectivity, and security post-migration through rigorous testing.
Collaborate closely with network engineering teams to support routing, switching, and security change initiatives.
Troubleshoot complex firewall and network connectivity issues during implementation and deployment phases.
Support change management processes, including documentation, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication.
Maintain detailed documentation of firewall configurations, migration activities, and security procedures to ensure compliance and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications:

Proven hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls, with a deep understanding of policies, NAT, security zones, and rule management.
Successful track record of enterprise firewall refreshes and large-scale migration projects.
Solid knowledge of routing and switching principles to support integrated network security.
Experience working within production-grade, enterprise environments, demonstrating the ability to operate efficiently in high-stakes scenarios.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

Familiarity with Cisco ASA firewalls and managing multi-vendor security environments.
Prior experience supporting large enterprise firewall infrastructures.
Knowledge of change-controlled, mission-critical production environments.
Certifications such as Palo Alto PCNSE are highly desirable. CCNP Security, CCIE Security, or equivalent advanced certifications are a plus.

Publishing Pay Range: $68.97 - $74.32 Hourly
This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10112156
Position Id: 113013
Posted 4 hours ago

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About GDH

GDH is a technology workforce solutions provider committed to always giving and delivering more. Better talent. More client and consultant support. Greater service. World-class outcomes. Providing technology staffing, project solutions, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), we will be able to deepen our understanding of your business challenges, stay up to date with industry trends, and enhance our ability to create custom solutions to help achieve your business outcomes. We have established ourselves as a trusted partner to countless businesses operating in the communications sector. Our primary goal is to source and recruit the most talented professionals, assemble teams of skilled specialists, create innovative recruitment and professional services strategies that drive growth and foster innovation.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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