• Top Secret Palo Alto Engineer

    Insight Global (Arlington, VA)


    Job Description

    A client of Insight Global is seeking a Network Engineer with expertise in Palo Alto Networks technologies to support a Department of Defense (DoD) program. This full-time, on-site role in Rosslyn, Virginia involves designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, high-performance network infrastructures that meet DoD cybersecurity standards. The engineer will configure and manage Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama, develop secure network architectures, monitor performance, and optimize capacity. Responsibilities also include creating and maintaining network documentation and SOPs, and supporting vulnerability assessments and remediation efforts in collaboration with cybersecurity teams.

     

    $60/hr to $75/hr

     

    Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

     

    Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

     

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

    Skills and Requirements

    • TS/SCI

    • Bachelors Degree in a related field

    o 5 years of experience in network engineering

    • Specifically 3 years of Palo Alto experience

    • IAT Level II Certified

    • Experience configuring, managing, and optimizing Palo Alto Firewalls directly and via Panorama

    • Understanding of Palo Alto features such as App-ID, User-ID, URL filtering, GlobalProtect VPN, and threat prevention

    • Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs).

    • Familiarity with DoD security and compliance frameworks