Junior Palo Alto Network Security Technician – On-Site

Digital Global Connectors, LLC (DGC); McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Global Connectors, LLC (DGC) is seeking an entry-level Palo Alto Integration Technician to support the enterprise security infrastructure within a Federal Government IT environment. The role emphasizes monitoring, administration, and operational support for Palo Alto platforms, with training under senior engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a foundation in networking and cybersecurity, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to develop Palo Alto expertise while complying with

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent education, military technical training, or directly relevant hands-on experience may be considered.
• 0–2 years of experience in network security, cybersecurity, IT operations, firewall administration, or a related technical discipline.
• Foundational understanding of network security concepts, including firewalls, network segmentation, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention, and threat-prevention concepts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Palo Alto Networks NGFW, Panorama, Prisma Access, and Cortex XDR platforms and dashboards.
• Perform routine Palo Alto Networks NGFW and Panorama administrative activities under the direction of experienced engineers.
• Monitor Palo Alto Networks traffic, threat prevention, URL filtering, and WildFire logs.
• Assist with preparation of Palo Alto Networks change requests for Change Advisory Board (CAB) review.
• Develop and maintain platform configuration records and operational documentation.

Skills

Foundational networking knowledge

Cybersecurity concepts

Documentation skills

Willingness to learn Palo Alto

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity/Network Engineering

Tools

Palo Alto Networks

Panorama

GlobalProtect

WildFire

Job description

Digital Global Connectors, LLC (DGC) is seeking an entry-level Palo Alto Integration Technician to support the enterprise security infrastructure within a Federal Government IT environment. The role emphasizes monitoring, administration, and operational support for Palo Alto platforms, with training under senior engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a foundation in networking and cybersecurity, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to develop Palo Alto expertise while complying with