Palo Alto SME

The Palo Alto SME will lead the design, analysis, testing, and implementation of state-of-the-art secure network architectures centered on the Palo Alto Networks ecosystem. The SME will serve as the lead technical authority for administering, configuring, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) across a hybrid enterprise environment.

What You Will Do

The SME will develop, oversee, and maintain configuration management processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all Palo Alto security platforms. They will utilize Panorama for centralized policy management, ensuring consistent and efficient configuration across a diverse fleet of physical and virtual firewalls.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The SME will act as a liaison to contract/customer management and the government Designated Approving Authority (DAA) regarding network security status, policies, and procedures. They will evaluate and report on new and emerging network security technologies to enhance the capabilities, performance, and reliability of the network.

Requirements

• TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Poly
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science)
• A minimum of 7+ years of hands-on experience administering, configuring, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks NGFWs in large-scale enterprise/global environments
• Must hold an active Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification
• Must be DoD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II compliant (e.g., Security+ CE)
• Must be able to successfully obtain/maintain a CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 120 days of the start date

Benefits

• Clearance Required
• TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Poly
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science)
• A minimum of 7+ years of hands-on experience administering, configuring, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks NGFWs in large-scale enterprise/global environments
• Must hold an active Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification
• Must be DoD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II compliant (e.g., Security+ CE)
• Must be able to successfully obtain/maintain a CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 120 days of the start date