Network Security Engineer

Job Title: Network Security Engineer
Location: Hybrid - Arlington, Virginia
End Client: FDIC
Type: Contract To Hire
Compensation: $70/HR - only W-2
Contractor Work Model: Hybrid
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Responsibilities:
The Network Security Engineer role requires extensive Palo Alto Panorama, Firewalls, and Global Protect experience, along with extensive networking experience. Palo Alto Prisma Access and Zero Trust Network Access knowledge and experience are highly desired . A Network Security Engineer is responsible for providing architectural, technical, and problem resolution support for a Federal Agency network and security infrastructure that promotes a secure and scalable environment that aligns with the security requirements of our customer.

A Network Security Engineer also focuses on both the short-term and the long-term strategy, recommends technology solutions and improvements to the network and security-related environments and is also responsible for delivering clear, concise, timely communications that promote confidence in our team's ability to deliver operational excellence. They also perform Tier III "Build and Run" activities across multiple network and security environments, and review and recommend configuration changes, as needed.

The day-to-day responsibilities include the design, implementation, operations, troubleshooting, and resolution activities across multiple domains. They may be required to participate in system upgrades, deployments, and enhancements while focusing on delivery objectives, critical issues, and policy adherence. All Network Security Team members periodically work after hours to support system outages and critical infrastructure upgrades.

Experience:

• 10+ years of relevant technical Network/Security Engineering experience (required)
• Certifications: 1 or more - CCNP, CCDP, CCSP, CISSP, OSCP, PCNSE, PCNSA, ITIL

Required Skills:

• Extensive experience with Palo Alto Firewalls (ex: 3200 and 5200/5400/5600 series)
• Extensive experience with Palo Alto Panorama 9.x and above
• Extensive experience with Palo Alto Global Protect
• Extensive experience with Palo Alto Firewall Threat Protection, URL filtering, and other similar security features
• Extensive experience with decryption/TLS/Security Profiles/PKI and deep understanding of PCAPS
• Extensive experience with application-based traffic and designing solutions for Firewalling (Internal/Perimeter/External)
• Experience with Palo Alto Prisma Access-based Infrastructure, supporting multiple Data Centers and numerous offices

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joul, ALTA IT Services, 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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