Cybersecurity Engineer (Palo Alto | Top Secret)

We are looking for experience with:

• Working as a Firewall Administrator, specifically with Palo Alto technologies.
• Conducting firewall configurations, rule sets, and network security best practices.
• Working with government cybersecurity policies, including NIST, FISMA, and DoD security frameworks.
• Occasional after-hours work may be required for maintenance and upgrades.
• Monitoring tools and incident management in secure environments.
• Troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly resolve complex security issues.
• Strong documentation skills to create and maintain firewall configuration and operational procedures.

What will make you successful:

• Administer and manage Palo Alto firewalls, including deployment, configuration, and maintenance.
• Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot firewall traffic to identify and mitigate security threats.
• Implement and maintain firewall rules, policies, and configurations based on security best practices and organizational requirements.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with government security standards and protocols.
• Perform regular security assessments and audits to ensure firewalls are properly configured and functioning.
• Provide documentation and support for network architecture and firewall configurations.
• Respond to security incidents and conduct root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging security threats and technologies.
• Work onsite in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) to ensure the secure handling of classified information.

Nice to Have:

• Palo Alto certifications such as Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) or Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE).
• Operate with other security technologies such as VPNs, IDS/IPS, and SIEM solutions.
• Handling of automation tools and scripting for firewall management.