Senior Security Engineer (Firewall) - Mid-Atlantic region

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage firewall policies across Palo Alto and Checkpoint (Cloud) virtual firewalls; Configure and optimize firewall rules to meet business and security requirements; Implement security best practices for firewall configurations and policy management; Configure and manage Prisma Access for secure remote access and cloud-delivered security services; Implement and optimize Prisma Access policies and configurations; Integrate Prisma Access with existing security infrastructure; Utilize Strata Cloud Manager for centralized firewall management and configuration; Leverage Palo Alto Networks Panorama for policy deployment and management across multiple firewalls; Manage Checkpoint Cloud configurations through centralized management platforms; Process and implement firewall change requests following change control procedures; Troubleshoot firewall connectivity and policy issues; Perform firewall configuration updates and enhancements; Collaborate with network and security teams on firewall-related projects; Utilize Strata Cloud Manager and FireMon Security Manager for configuration management; Leverage existing tools for policy deployment and operational efficiency

Requirements

5+ years of Network Security experience (Enterprise network experience preferred); Strong/Expert Level Palo Alto and Checkpoint (Cloud) firewall configuration/engineering experience; Hands-on experience with Prisma Access configuration and deployment; User Experience with Palo Alto Networks Panorama for centralized management; Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA) or higher certification; Strong Routing and Switching knowledge with Firewall integration; Experience managing Large Firewall Deployments (50+ Firewalls); User Experience with Splunk for log analysis and troubleshooting; Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes

Nice to have

Strata Cloud Manager experience (strong plus); FireMon Security Manager and Other Modules; Tufin or Similar Firewall Automation Experience; Azure Networking Experience; Experience with Palo Alto Networks Automation Tools (e.g., Palo Alto Networks Automation API, Terraform); Integration experience with Palo Alto Networks and other security solutions (e.g., Threat Prevention, URL Filtering, DNS Security); Experience with firewall rule optimization and cleanup projects

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 (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options); 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