Network Engineer (Zscaler)

Govcio LLC • UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

2d • Remote

About The Position

GovCIO is seeking a remote Network Engineer with strong Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks firewall, Cisco routing/switching, and McAfee Web Security Proxy experience to design, implement, and maintain secure network architectures and security solutions. This role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 12+ years of experience and the ability to attain an AOUSC Public Trust clearance. The position is fully remote within the Continental USA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)
• Strong Zscaler experience
• 5 years of IT or network security experience
• 3 years of hands-on experience with firewall and security platforms routers and switches
• Strong experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls
• Strong experience with Cisco routers and switches
• Strong experience with McAfee Web Security Proxy / Web Gateway
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, and switching
• In-depth knowledge of IPsec and SSL VPNs
• In-depth knowledge of DNS, DHCP, NTP
• In-depth knowledge of ACLs, NAT, QoS
• Experience with authentication and access control technologies: RADIUS / TACACS+
• Experience with authentication and access control technologies: Active Directory / LDAP
• Experience with authentication and access control technologies: 1X
• Must be able to attain and maintain an AOUSC Public Trust clearance

Nice To Haves

• Master’s preferred
• TOGAF, AWS/Azure/GCP Cloud Architect, CCNP/CCIE, CISSP, or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate next-generation firewall and web security proxy solutions, ensuring secure, high-availability network operations across data centers and nationwide field locations
• Design, implement, and maintain Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewall solutions, including security policies, NAT, VPNs, threat prevention, URL filtering, and decryption
• Engineer and support Cisco routing and switching infrastructure across LAN/WAN environments
• Design and maintain secure network architectures incorporating firewalls, web proxies, VPNs, and access control technologies
• Deploy, configure, and support McAfee Web Security Proxy (Web Gateway) to enforce web filtering, malware protection, and acceptable use policies
• Integrate firewall and proxy solutions with authentication systems (Active Directory, LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+)
• Monitor security platforms for threats, performance issues, and policy violations
• Analyze logs and alerts to identify security incidents and implement mitigation strategies
• Perform configuration reviews, rulebase optimization, and security hardening

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior