Intermediate Firewall Engineer
Core
Administer, configure, and maintain Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls and security policies across multi-tenant and classified mission environments.
Role type
Intermediate IC firewall engineer
Builds
Secure network perimeters, IPsec VPN tunnels, and classified mission enclaves for government clients
Domain
Cybersecurity / Network Security / Defense
Required skills
Palo Alto Networks NGFW, Panorama, PAN-OS, App-ID, Content-ID, User-ID, IPsec VPN, GlobalProtect, dynamic NAT/PAT, BGP, OSPF, Layer 2/3 switching, DISA STIG validation, SIEM/SOAR integration, Wireshark, TCPdump
Preferred skills
PCNSE, DoD RMF, ITSM workflows, change control management
Technologies
Palo Alto Networks, Panorama, PAN-OS, Splunk, Cribl, XSOAR, IXIA Packet Brokers, Jira, ServiceNow, Redmine, Wireshark, TCPdump
Responsibilities
Administer and configure Palo Alto Networks firewalls and security policies; resolve complex connectivity and routing issues; implement dynamic routing and VLAN segmentation; manage remote sites and classified networks; apply security patches and updates; maintain security baselines and STIG compliance; support SOC incident isolation; mentor junior engineers.
Seniority
Intermediate, hands-on IC