CareerPlan

Network Engineer (Expert)

USAFull-time$141k–$239k2026-11-08

Core

Design, implement, and manage enterprise firewall solutions and network security for government customers.

Role type

Senior Network Engineer (Firewall Specialist)

Builds

Enterprise network security architectures and firewall policies

Domain

Cybersecurity / Network Engineering

Required skills

Firewall configuration and management, Network traffic monitoring, Security threat identification, Vulnerability assessment, Network protocol knowledge (TCP/IP, OSI), Cloud integration (AWS, Azure, Oracle, Google)

Preferred skills

Cisco, Palo Alto, and NetScaler platform expertise, Cloud service provider experience, Industry certifications (CCNA Security, CCNP Security, PCNSE)

Technologies

Cisco, Palo Alto, NetScaler, AWS, Azure, Oracle, Google, TCP/IP, OSI model

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage firewall solutions using Cisco, Palo Alto, and NetScaler devices. Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot firewall policies and rules. Monitor network traffic for security threats and proactively address vulnerabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network security standards with business objectives.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC