Remote Network Security Engineer

StopAHack.com®; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company is seeking an experienced Senior Network Security Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on utilizing Palo Alto Networks technologies to ensure robust network security. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network security, a strong analytical mindset, and excellent communication skills. This position offers opportunities for career advancement and exposure to the latest security technologies in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Exposure to latest network security technologies

Collaborative company culture

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in network security with Palo Alto expertise.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage Palo Alto Networks technologies.
• Perform network security assessments and audits.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Palo Alto Networks

Panorama

Job description

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StopAHack.com Corporation is a cybersecurity company founded by an honorable military veteran. We serve a diverse client base ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies, providing cutting-edge digital safety offerings that combine military-grade precision with cybersecurity innovation.

StopAHack.com is honored to be Certified by Great Place to Work. Great Place To Work Certification is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified.

StopAHack.com Corporation employs professionals on a full time W-2 hourly basis as subject matter experts (SMEs). We assign the vetted SME to our esteemed partner, Palo Alto Networks Inc. (Palo), where the SME is responsible for providing cybersecurity solutions to Palo's clients. The identity of Palo's client remains confidential until the vetting process for the subject matter expert is successfully completed.

Step 1: StopAHack hires you as a W-2 employee (not a contract position).

Step 2: StopAHack assigns you to Palo Alto Networks Inc. as a Professional Services Contractor Consultant after passing all interviews and background checks.

Step 3: Palo Alto Networks places you in their client portfolio to provide specialized professional services after successfully completing their onboarding training.

Below Is The Process Flow:

StopAHack (W-2 Full-time Employer NOT a contract position)

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Assigned to Palo Alto Networks Inc. (Professional Services Contractor Consultant)

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Placed in Palo Alto's Client Portfolio for Daily Task

Position Overview:

We are actively seeking an experienced Senior Network Security Engineer with a focus on Palo Alto Networks technologies to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. This critical role is designed for a professional who possesses deep expertise in network security, particularly in utilizing Palo Alto Networks features such as App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, Decryption, Global Protect, SD-WAN, and AI-Ops. The ideal candidate will be adept at deploying, managing, and optimizing these technologies to ensure robust and sophisticated network security for the end client.

Key Responsibilities:

• Must be capable of independently deploying any of these: PA 220 series, PA 400 series, PA 800 series, PA 1400 series, PA 3200/3400 series, PA 5200/5400 series, PA 5450 series, PA 7000 series, CN or VM series (VM-50/100/300/500/700).
• Leverage Panorama, implement and manage advanced network security solutions using Palo Alto Networks technologies, including App-ID (Application Override, Custom App-ID), User-ID (Windows agent, Integrated agent, syslog listener, API), and Content-ID (AV, Vulnerability Protection, Spyware Protection, File Blocking, Data Filtering, Wildfire, DNS Security, DoS Protection).
• Configure and administer Decryption features such as SSL Forward Proxy, SSL Inbound Inspection, SSH Proxy, Decrypt Mirror, and Decrypt Broker.
• Deploy and manage Global Protect for secure and scalable remote access, and integrate Palo Alto Networks' SD-WAN solutions for enhanced network performance.
• Leverage AI-Ops for intelligent network security operations and analytics, ensuring a proactive approach to threat detection and response.
• Perform network security assessments and audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices, and addressing vulnerabilities proactively.
• Collaborate closely with cybersecurity teams to develop comprehensive security strategies and resolve complex network security issues.
• Mentor junior team members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development in advanced network security technologies.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in network security and Palo Alto Networks solutions, continuously enhancing the organization’s security infrastructure.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in network security, with extensive expertise in Palo Alto Networks technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of Palo Alto Networks features including App-ID, User-ID, Content-ID, Decryption, Global Protect, SD-WAN, and AI-Ops.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and manage complex network security solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Relevant network security certifications, especially those related to Palo Alto Networks, are highly valued.

What We Offer:

• A role that is both challenging and rewarding, set in a fast-paced and growing cybersecurity environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement and skill enhancement, especially in Palo Alto Networks technologies.
• Exposure to the latest network security technologies and practices.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking company culture focused on innovation and efficiency.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Engineering

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, Computer and Network Security, and Information Services

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