Senior Network Security Engineer (Palo Alto Focus)
About the position We are seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer with deep expertise in Palo Alto Networks technologies to support a large, highly regulated public sector environment. This role requires hands-on technical leadership, strong documentation skills, and the ability to operate in a mission-critical, 24x7 enterprise network. Responsibilities • Design, implement, and support secure enterprise network architectures • Configure, optimize, and maintain Palo Alto firewall environments • Lead or support migrations from legacy security platforms to next-generation solutions • Troubleshoot complex network and security issues • Develop and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and procedures • Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and operations teams • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers • Prepare weekly status reports and participate in stakeholder meetings Requirements • Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in network security engineering • Active Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) certification • Active Cisco CCNA Enterprise or CCNA Security certification • Associate degree or higher in Information Technology or a related field • Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls • Experience with SSL/TLS inspection, VPN technologies, and intrusion prevention systems • Ability to report onsite in Annapolis, Maryland within four (4) hours when required • Authorized to work in the United States (no sponsorship available) Nice-to-haves • Ten (10) or more years of total enterprise networking and security experience • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification • Cisco CCNP Security or CCNP Enterprise certification • Experience supporting state or federal government environments • Experience working in highly regulated or security-sensitive environments • Knowledge of Cisco routing and switching, Network Access Control (ISE/RADIUS), and vulnerability management tools Benefits • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance Apply tot his job