Position Details

Salary $77K – $176K USD / year

Type Full-Time

Experience mid

Exp. Years 7+ years

Education HS diploma or GED and supporting IT projects

Category Cybersecurity

About this role

This role involves designing, deploying, and managing enterprise network security solutions using Palo Alto firewalls and related platforms, supporting threat prevention and vulnerability management in a defense environment.

Key Responsibilities

Deploy and manage firewalls
Conduct vulnerability assessments
Oversee threat prevention
Mentor team members
Troubleshoot network issues

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes Palo Alto Networks Security Operating Platform, Panorama management, threat prevention, and network troubleshooting in a hybrid work setting.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level cybersecurity professional with 7+ years supporting network security, firewall deployment, and vulnerability assessments, holding an active TS/SCI clearance, and experienced with Palo Alto Networks solutions.

Must-Have Skills

Network FirewallPalo Alto NetworksThreat PreventionGlobalProtectNetwork security

Nice-to-Have Skills

Security Operating PlatformPanorama managementVulnerability assessmentsCybersecurity controlsNetwork design

Tools & Platforms

Palo Alto NetworksPanorama

Required Skills

Network FirewallPalo Alto NetworksThreat PreventionGlobalProtectNetwork securityVulnerability assessmentsCybersecurity controlsTroubleshooting

Hard Skills

Network FirewallPalo Alto NetworksSecurity Operating PlatformPanorama managementThreat PreventionGlobalProtectNetwork securityVulnerability assessmentsCybersecurity controlsNetwork designTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

communicationmentoringproblem-solvingteam leadershipcollaboration

Certifications

Required

DoD 8570 IAT Level II CertificationSecurity+ CECCNA-SecurityGSEC

Preferred

CEHCySA+GICSPSSCPCHFICFRCloud+CND

Industry & Role

Industry Defense

Job Function Managing enterprise network security and firewall solutions

Role Subtype Firewall Engineer

Tech Domains Palo Alto Networks, Cybersecurity, Network Security

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam

Visa Sponsorship No

Keywords for Your Resume

Network Firewall EngineerPalo Alto NetworksThreat PreventionGlobalProtectNetwork securityCybersecurityVulnerability assessmentsNetwork designTroubleshootingTS/SCI clearanceSecurity+CCNA-SecurityGSECCISOCybersecurity controlsNetwork Firewall

Deal Breakers

Lack of active TS/SCI clearance, Less than 7 years supporting network security, Unfamiliarity with Palo Alto Networks, Refusal to work in Tampa or hybrid environment

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