Senior Firewall Engineer - Long Term Project - Carson City or Las Vegas, NV
Role: Senior Firewall Engineer
Location: Carson City, NV OR Las Vegas, NV (100% on site)
Duration: To at least 6/30/2027 (with possible extension)
Compensation: $45.00-$52.00/Hour
Work Requirements: , Holders or Authorized to work in the U.S.
If interested, please contact Kyle Woolbright at 1. In Office; Carson City, NV, or 2. In Office; Las Vegas, NV
Our government client is seeking a Senior Firewall Engineer to provide dedicated management, administration, and engineering support for its hybrid network security environment. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operation and continuous improvement of on-premise Fortinet firewalls and will also support Palo Alto Prisma SASE (cloud-delivered NGFW) as part of the agency’s evolving cloud security architecture. The engineer will ensure firewall policies are properly designed, implemented, maintained, and documented to support secure and reliable business operations.
Our client is currently engaged in a firewall modernization effort in partnership with a vendor, and this role will work closely with vendor engineering resources during implementation. The Senior Firewall Engineer will play a key role in operationalizing, maintaining, and supporting the environment post-implementation, ensuring long-term sustainability, performance, and security of firewall services.
This position serves as the primary technical resource for firewall management, addressing a current gap in ownership and operational consistency. The contractor will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of firewall rules, including intake, review, implementation, validation, and periodic cleanup to reduce risk and eliminate unnecessary or outdated access. The role also includes monitoring firewall performance and security events, supporting incident response efforts, and ensuring timely resolution of network security issues.
In addition to operational responsibilities, the Senior Firewall Engineer will provide architectural guidance for network security across both on-premise and cloud environments. This includes designing and maintaining network segmentation, supporting secure connectivity for applications and users, and contributing to the maturation of NDOT’s cloud security capabilities, including SASE where applicable. The engineer will work closely with network, infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure firewall policies align with business needs while maintaining strong security controls.
A critical component of this role is documentation and process maturity. The contractor will develop and maintain clear, audit-ready documentation including firewall rules, network diagrams, and standard operating procedures. They will also support compliance efforts by aligning configurations with established security best practices and assisting with audit and risk mitigation activities.
What We’re Looking For
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in firewall engineering and network security operations
- Strong experience managing Fortinet (FortiGate) firewalls in an enterprise environment
- Experience with Palo Alto technologies is a plus; Prisma SASE or cloud-delivered firewall experience preferred but not required
- Proven ability to manage firewall rule lifecycles, including design, implementation, and optimization
- Experience working in hybrid environments (on-premise and cloud)
- Solid understanding of network protocols, segmentation, VPNs, and secure access design
- Ability to analyze logs, troubleshoot issues, and support incident response activities
- Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation and operational procedures
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across technical teams and business units
- Certifications are a plus but not required; practical, hands-on experience is priority
Work Environment & Additional Details- Location: Carson City, NV or Las Vegas, NV
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check before starting work.
Our benefits package includes:
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) retirement plan
- …and much more!
About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients'' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 
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