Palo Alto Security Engineer (remote)
About the position GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation's top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk. This position is primarily remote, but candidates in the DC Metro area will be given preference. Candidates MUST be a US Citizen for consideration due to US Government contract requirements. Responsibilities • Work individually or in a small integrated team, and potentially lead a task, project, or team to analyze root causes and resolve issues. • Assist more senior level technicians, specialists, and managers in their activities. • Provide expertise in the engineering design, development, direction, and implementation of enterprise network cyber defense capabilities. • Participate on a team of skilled network security engineers responsible for the integration, operations, and sustainment of a suite of enterprise class Cybersecurity technologies. • Perform the planning and implementing policy changes on Palo Alto next generation firewalls. • Assist in the analyses and design of a worldwide network security architecture. • Administer configuration changes on enterprise load balancers that include enterprise TLS break/inspect. • Work focused special projects both independently and within a group. • Participate in the investigation and documentation of security related incidents. • Implement corrective measures in response to emerging network security threats. • Brief senior contract leadership and government stakeholders on the current status of the enterprise network security posture. Requirements • 4+ years of experience with privileged and elevated access using cybersecurity tools, especially Palo Alto Firewalls. • US Citizen with clear background (active Public Trust clearance is preferred). • Experience with Windows and Linux, including installing, configuring, or maintaining servers operating systems and applications. • Experience working with STIGs, SCAP, and cybersecurity best practices. • Knowledge of Risk Management Frameworks. • HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities, Associate's degree and 5+ years of experience, Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience, or Master's degree and 1+ years of experience conducting or supporting cyber engineering projects and activities. Nice-to-haves • Palo Alto certifications (PNCSA, PNCSE). • Trellix Endpoint Security Suite (ESS) (or former McAfee HBSS, ePO, FireEye MVX, NX, HX, PX, IA, AX, IAS PCAP), Splunk/Cribl, or ForeScout experience. • Experience with Cloud Enterprise, authorizing cloud systems, and Cloud services, including AWS, Azure, or GCP. • Experience with big data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or anomaly detection. • Experience with Zero-Trust Architecture. • Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD, IaC and CaC, IT Infrastructure Library, and IT Service Management. • Experience in a consulting or client-facing environment. • Ability to automate security configurations of Linux and Windows systems, and recommend and implement remediations for non-compliant security controls. Benefits • Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions). • Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans). • Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans. • 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program. • Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance. • Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment. • Pet Benefit Option. Apply tot his job