Network Firewall Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Reston, VA

5d•$99,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Network Firewall Engineer will design, develop, and implement network security solutions supporting critical infrastructure and national digital defenses. The role is responsible for enterprise-wide deployment of the Palo Alto Networks Security Operating Platform and its Panorama management framework, and for developing and implementing advanced security solutions that improve threat prevention and enterprise security posture. The engineer will supervise and mentor a team troubleshooting and analyzing complex network challenges, using Palo Alto security capabilities such as App-ID, User-ID, Threat Prevention, and GlobalProtect. The role also includes researching new technologies and market trends to refine security solutions in alignment with the evolving threat landscape. The engineer will manage infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, lead risk and vulnerability assessments, and use security event data and analytics to identify advanced threats and indicators of compromise. This work supports mission success by protecting data and networks from malicious actors and payloads.

Requirements

Experience configuring, managing, and optimizing network firewalls.
Experience with multi-domain architectures, including data center, WAN, and LAN in virtualized architectures.
Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph exam.
One of the following education and experience combinations: high school diploma or GED and 7+ years supporting IT projects and activities; associate degree and 5+ years; bachelor’s degree and 3+ years; or master’s degree and 1+ years.
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification, such as Security X, CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, or CCSP, within 45 days of the start date.
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support (CSSP-IS) certification, such as CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND, within 30 days of the start date.

Nice To Haves

Experience configuring, managing, and optimizing Palo Alto firewalls directly and through Panorama.
Experience with Linux OS administration and management.
Knowledge of building and maintaining SolarWinds NPM and IPAM.
Ability to work independently with limited direction and as part of a team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including coordinating efforts and establishing customer relationships.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement innovative network security solutions.
Oversee enterprise-wide deployment of the Palo Alto Networks Security Operating Platform and Panorama management framework.
Develop and implement advanced security solutions to improve threat prevention and enterprise security posture.
Supervise and mentor a team as it troubleshoots and analyzes complex network challenges.
Research new technologies and market trends to refine security solutions and maintain alignment with the evolving threat landscape.
Develop relationships with other teams and communicate security concepts to a range of audiences, including senior management.
Manage infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.
Lead risk and vulnerability assessments across network, system, and application areas.
Use big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats and indicators of compromise.