As a Senior Network Firewall Engineer on our critical infrastructure security team, you will lead the deployment and management of Palo Alto Networks Security Operating Platform across large enterprises, ensuring robust threat prevention and enhanced cybersecurity controls. Your daily tasks include supervising a team to troubleshoot complex network issues, conducting risk assessments, and leveraging big data analytics for advanced threat detection. You must have extensive experience with multi-domain architectures and be certified in DoD 8570 IAT Level II, with the ability to obtain CSSP-IS certification within 30 days. Familiarity with Palo Alto firewalls, Linux OS administration, and SolarWinds tools is a plus, as is strong communication and self-direction skills. This role plays a crucial part in safeguarding sensitive national capabilities against evolving cyber threats.
Manage enterprise-wide deployment of Palo Alto Networks Security Operating Platform.
Oversee development and implementation of advanced security solutions to prevent threats.
Supervise team in troubleshooting complex network challenges using Palo Alto’s features.
Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses for networks, systems, and applications.
Research new technologies and trends to refine security solutions continuously.
What we're looking for
7+ years of IT project support experience or equivalent education
Expertise in configuring and managing network firewalls
Proficiency with multi-domain architectures including virtualized environments
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CCNA-Security, GSEC)
Ability to obtain CSSP-IS certification within 30 days of start date
Experience leading risk assessments and vulnerability management
Market check
Salary context
This
$99,000–$225,000
range sits above
62%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$111,850–$198,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$137,525–$178,150
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting
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