Firewall Engineer- Palo Alto/F5 BIG-IP SME focus

Firewall Engineer Our client is looking for driven engineers who want to play a real role in building something distinctive in their domain. The company is located in Washington D.C. and will remain 100% remote, the candidate needs to work EST hours. This position is a 6 month contract-to-hire. What You Will Be Doing • Apply updates and modifications across existing firewall policies • Maintain and revise technical documentation to align with current operations • Configure, operate, and optimize F5 load balancing solutions (LTM, GTM) • Architect, deploy, and sustain enterprise network environments • Provide hands-on support for core data center networking functions • Administer and fine-tune tools including IDS/IPS, URL filtering, App Control, AV, and malware detection systems • Participate in after-hours work when required for incidents, upgrades, or scheduled maintenance Required Skills & Experience • 5+ years in IT, cybersecurity, or related technical domains • 4+ years managing and configuring enterprise-scale firewalls (Palo Alto preferred) • 1+ year supporting F5 BIG-IP platforms (LTM, GTM, APM, AFM, AWAF) • 1+ year with BIG-IQ centralized management • Strong command of security operations, firewall rule sets, and policy enforcement • Solid networking fundamentals, paired with the ability to rapidly diagnose and contain issues during outages • Proficiency in packet capture and OSI-layer traffic troubleshooting • Professional communication and consistent status reporting to leadership • Flexibility to support evening or weekend work as needed • Ability to execute independently with minimal oversight • Resourceful mindset — able to research, unblock, and drive forward without waiting • Demonstrated bias toward excellence, effort, and ownership rather than minimum compliance Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. This position doesn’t provide sponsorship. Posted By: Ashton Corbett Apply tot his job