Senior Network Security Engineer
Core
Deploy, tune, and maintain a multi-appliance firewall environment in a classified, mission-critical DoD setting, leading migrations from legacy platforms to next-generation hardware.
Role type
Senior Network Security Engineer (Defense)
Builds
Optimized, audit-ready next-generation firewall footprint for a defense program
Domain
Defense / Network Security
Required skills
Routing and switching fundamentals (BGP, VXLAN, SD-WAN), Palo Alto Networks hardware configuration (PA-3400, PA-5500, PA-7000, PA-1400), Panorama administration, VM Series management, NGFW tuning, LAN/WAN internetworking, application-layer behavior analysis, classified network operations
Preferred skills
PQC-capable unit experience, large firewall migration leadership, defense security frameworks, PQC-capable units (PA-1400)
Technologies
Palo Alto Networks (PA-3400, PA-5500, PA-7000, PA-1400, VM Series, Panorama M-700), GlobalProtect, Security+ (or SecurityX/CASP)
Responsibilities
Deploy and maintain security operating stack in a demanding defense environment, Lead migration of firewall rulesets from legacy to current platforms, Administer PA hardware via centralized Panorama console, Oversee VM Series virtual firewall instances and capacity, Build staging environments and verify migration integrity, Assess stakeholder infrastructure and recommend security solutions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC