Firewall & Network Security Engineer

CMK Resources, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in Las Vegas seeks a skilled Firewall & Network Security Engineer to manage security operations and protect critical infrastructure. Candidates must have deep experience with Palo Alto Networks, be adept at Python scripting, and know how to handle security incidents effectively. This mid-senior level position offers a collaborative environment focused on your growth. Competitive pay and benefits including medical, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Deep experience with Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama.
• Ability to communicate under pressure during critical incidents.
• Experience managing operational support alongside long-term projects.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a high-volume firewall/security ticket queue.
• Triage and respond to security threats involving Palo Alto firewalls.
• Design and implement automation using Palo Alto APIs and Python.

Skills

Palo Alto Networks Firewalls

Network security architecture

Python scripting

Incident management

REST APIs

Job description

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Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $55.00/hr

Firewall & Network Security Engineer

Do you thrive in high-stakes environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to own security infrastructure at scale? CMK Resources is seeking a Firewall & Network Security Engineer. Join a collaborative team where your technical expertise will directly protect the critical operations of a global enterprise. We invest in cutting-edge tools, automation, and you — your growth, your input, and your impact truly matter here.

About the Role

You’ll take ownership of network and firewall security operations that keep our infrastructure safe and stable. You’ll not only fix things, but shape how they’s built and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a high-volume firewall/security ticket queue and resolve incidents in a large enterprise environment
• Triage and respond to security threats and incidents involving Palo Alto firewalls and network perimeter
• Improve system reliability and reduce backlog through disciplined workflow and proactive issue resolution
• Act as a calm escalation point for complex and high-risk security issues
• Design and implement automation using Palo Alto APIs, PAN-OS SDK, and Python scripting
• Plan and execute upgrades, configuration management, and deployments across a large firewall estate
• Manage enterprise-wide SSL/TLS certificates, PKI, DNS validation, and certificate rollouts
• Collaborate with project teams (e.g. Citrix NetScaler, hardware refreshes), remove technical blockers, and ensure timely delivery
• Work closely with vendors and internal stakeholders to maintain clarity, alignment, and execution
• Ensure documentation and configurations meet audit and compliance requirements

Qualifications

• Have deep experience with Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama
• Know your way around network security architecture, firewall policies, HA environments, and incident management
• Write clean scripts in Python and understand REST APIs (especially PAN-OS SDK)
• Communicate clearly and professionally under pressure – especially during critical incidents
• Know how to juggle operational support with long-term projects

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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Inferred benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Las Vegas, NV $60,000.00-$80,000.00 1 month ago