Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer
Location: Reston, VA 
Role Type: Contract
Clearance Required: CI Poly

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Work full-time at the customer site in Reston, VA.
• Communicate with the customer(s), sales teams, peers, engineering and support teams as appropriate.
• Understand the customer environment, requirements, and security roadmap to implement the appropriate security solution.
• Configure, implement, and maintain Security Operating Platform.
• Optimize and migrate policies and objects from the existing environment to our Next-Gen Firewall.
• Test and validate the migration environment.
• Coordinate and execute cutover to production.
• Provide guidance on code upgrades.
• Facilitate development of new application and threat signatures.
• Interact with our Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to understand and diagnose support cases.
• Some travel may be required, dependent on customer request.
• Work with the customer’s security & network teams to build confidence across the business units impacted by the change to Palo Alto Networks.

• Extensive knowledge of Palo Alto Networks products and adherence to industry best practices.
• PA7000 Series
• Palo Alto VM Series
• Active CI Poly clearance required
• Minimum Sec+ (SecurityX or CASP acceptable)
• Experience with Panorama and log collectors
• NGFW
• GlobalProtect
• BS in Computer Science, MIS, business, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with network/security solutions and technologies (BGP, SD-WAN, VXLAN, routing and switching)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience leading security solutions in large environments
• Experience installing, configuring, and operating high-end firewall appliances (ideally Palo Alto Networks)
• Experience in internetworking, LAN, and WAN technologies
• Understanding of Internet protocols and applications
• Certifications: CISSP, CCNA, CNSE, JNCIE-SEC
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work calmly under pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate to senior leaders and technical peers

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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