Firewall Engineer

Description

Are you looking to take the next steps in your career as a Firewall Engineer? Let's chat and see if we are a good match!

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Firewall Engineer to support the Next-Generation Firewall Modernization Project, migrating from Cisco Firepower to Palo Alto PA-5430 NGFWs. In this role you will lead all phases of planning, migration, implementation, testing, stabilization, and knowledge transfer across Washington, D.C. and Norfolk, VA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead migration from Cisco Firepower to Palo Alto PA-5430 devices across two campuses.
• Perform pre-migration planning: export/mapping of existing Cisco configs, creation of RFCs, network documentation.
• Oversee implementation: racking/cabling hardware, Panorama setup, HA configuration, security zone design, AD/ISE integration.
• Support cutover & stabilization: application whitelisting, NAT policy tuning, App-ID rules, troubleshooting, backups.
• Deliver as-built documentation, rollback plans, and knowledge transfer to staff.
• Provide daily onsite Tier-3 firewall support during stabilization and optimization.
• Ensure operational resiliency, performance monitoring, and compliance with DoD security requirements
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in network engineering with a focus on firewalls and security infrastructure.
• Hands-on with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (installation, configuration, troubleshooting).
• Prior experience leading enterprise firewall migration projects (Cisco to Palo Alto preferred).
• Proven ability to serve as Tier-3 escalation and mentor government/contractor teams.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Must be willing to work onsite in Washington, D.C. for the first 6 months of the project and then in Norfolk, VA for the second 6 months of the project
• Must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance or above
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status
  
  
  

What is Important to Us:

• You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
• You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
• Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
• You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
• You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.
  
  
  

What we offer you: As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. This is a no-jerk zone. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

More About VSO: VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO’s success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more! For more information, please visit our website at https://vso-inc.com/careers

Salary Description

$160,000.00 - $180,000.00