Network Engineer (Palo Alto)
$120,000–$128,000 year
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure while managing Palo Alto firewall platforms, including rule base administration, NAT policy updates, and object/group management. Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues proactively, and investigate alerts to coordinate incident response activities. Maintain documentation of network architecture and configurations, extract reports as needed, and assist with system upgrades and patches. Ensure firewall configurations align with security baselines, support periodic audits, and assist in planning disaster recovery strategies. Provide escalation technical support and field operations support as required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in IT or related field of study or equivalent relevant experience plus 5 years of experience as a Network Engineer
- Active Secret Clearance or equivalent
- Strong technical expertise in network engineering including firewall management, service desk setup, and multicasting
- Hands-on experience administering next-generation firewalls (NGFW) (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower/ASA), including policy creation/updates and object/group management
- Working knowledge of firewall rule base design best practices (least privilege, segmentation, documentation/standards) and periodic access/rule reviews
- Proficiency with firewall logging/monitoring and traffic analysis (e.g., syslog, NetFlow)
- Familiarity with firewall hardening, patching, and configuration compliance, including implementing changes through formal change control and supporting audits
- Strong experience with Palo Alto and Cisco products and tools
- Strong experience with SolarWinds and its modules
- Familiar with various applications, such as Wireshark and Dameware
- Strong problem solving and communication skills
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to fifteen (15) pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Security certification strongly preferred
- Other preferred certifications and training (or similar equivalents): Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA A+
- Azure Database Administrator Associate
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals
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