Security Palo Alto NGFW Engineer

Overview

Remote
$70 - $90
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

NextGen
NGFW

Job Details

We are seeking a skilled and versatile Mid-Level Security Engineer to join a dedicated cybersecurity team supporting a mission-critical Federal program. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical acumen across hybrid environments (cloud and on-premises), with demonstrated expertise in networking, virtualization, security operations, and project leadership. You ll work in a dynamic environment with technologies including Palo Alto NGFW, Azure, CheckPoint, Arista, and more.

This role involves proactive infrastructure support, level 3 incident handling, and driving continuous improvements in security posture. A strong background in scripting, system hardening, and security frameworks is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide hands-on support for Palo Alto NextGen Firewalls, VPN, and related security infrastructure.
  • Lead and support infrastructure and security-related projects.
  • Administer and maintain Azure IaaS, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Azure Networking components.
  • Perform advanced Windows Server and Active Directory support.
  • Write and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues across systems and networks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain security controls.
  • Support compliance initiatives and documentation related to NIST, DoD, and FedRAMP standards.

Required Qualifications:

  • Must hold an active DoD 8570 Certification such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP.
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with Microsoft Windows Server and system administration.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Azure cloud technologies.
  • 5+ years providing Level 3 infrastructure support.
  • Strong understanding of networking, IAM, and VPN technologies.
  • Proficiency in PowerShell scripting.
  • Ability to analyze complex systems and identify areas for security or performance improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working within Federal environments or with government security standards (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP, DoD).
  • Strong understanding of NextGen firewall technologies, especially Palo Alto NGFW.
  • Experience with security monitoring and incident response
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