Network Firewall SME -- Fulltime -- Immediate Interview

Title: Network Firewall SME
Locations: Mclean, VA OR Plano, TX 
Duration: Fulltime/W2 Only
Client: Direct

Job Description: 
The Security Integration team is expanding and onboarding Network Security Engineers to support large-scale infrastructure integration efforts and provide hands-on consulting during platform migration and security modernization initiatives. This role focuses on strengthening enterprise network security posture while accelerating remediation of configuration issues, compliance gaps, and operational backlogs. Engineers will participate in structured onboarding and training programs to align with internal security standards, tools, and workflows before supporting production environments.

Required Qualifications: 
Cloud Firewall & Security Engineering
AWS Cloud Firewall SME experience
Hands-on knowledge of AWS WAF (Web Application Firewall) – preferred
Palo Alto Cloud Firewall engineering experience
Strong experience with Virtual Palo Alto firewall design and deployment
Network Engineering & Compliance
Senior-level Network Engineering experience
Experience implementing domain boundary controls and segmentation policies
Strong understanding of security configuration standards and compliance remediation
Knowledge of enterprise network security architectures