Palo Alto Engineer

GCyberArlington, VA

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

GCyber is hiring a Palo Alto Engineer to support our government customer. The Palo Alto Engineer will need a strong background in networking and security, with a focus on Palo Alto firewall technologies. This position is full time onsite in Arlington, VA. Given the unique mission requirements and classified nature of the work, there is no opportunity for hybrid or remote work arrangements. As a Palo Alto Engineer, you will:

Provide expert engineering, operational support, and strategic guidance for Palo Alto firewalls and load balancers across the DISA CESO enterprise architecture.
Assess, troubleshoot, and remediate firewall and load balancer misconfigurations, rule conflicts, and security vulnerabilities while optimizing policies to improve performance and strengthen the overall security posture.
Conduct recurring security and configuration assessments of enterprise firewalls, delivering actionable recommendations to enhance network security and operational efficiency.
Monitor network device health, performance, and traffic utilization while providing Tier 3 escalation support for complex network security incidents and operational issues.
Collaborate with DISA CESO leadership, mission partners, and customer stakeholders on architecture planning, technology roadmaps, and working groups while ensuring compliance with DoD STIGs, DISA directives, and JSIG security requirements.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Active DoD TS/SCI clearance; ultimately will require CI Polygraph
DoD 8570 IAT II certification (e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)
BA/BS and 12+ years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
10+ years of hands-on Cisco and/or Palo Alto Firewall experience in both engineering and Operations and maintenance roles.

Our Benefits

GCyber is committed to the well-being and development of every employee. Our benefits are designed to support your personal and professional goals, from health and wellness programs to retirement savings and career development opportunities. Highlights include:

26 Days of Paid Leave + Annual PTO Increase
An extra day of paid leave for every year of employment with GCyber
Paid Parental Leave
Additional Leave Allowances for Military Duty, Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
401(k) Matching
100% Company-funded Disability Insurance
90% Company-Funded Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with contributions to insurance benefits for spouses, children, and family members
Training and Professional Development Plans
Commuter Benefits Plan
Parking and Transportation Allowance

Equal Opportunity Employer

GCyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means you don't have to worry about whether your application process will be fair. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

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This job at GCyber is located in Arlington, VA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at GCyber?

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What employment applies to this position at GCyber?

GCyber lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at GCyber?

GCyber is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

What benefits are offered by GCyber for this role?

GCyber offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Family/Dependent Health, Paid Vacation, Parental and Family Leave, Career Development, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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