Security Engineer - Firewall & NGFW Specialist

Talentify; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. is seeking a Security Engineer to join our expanding security team in Sacramento, CA. You will design, implement, and optimize security solutions, focusing on Palo Alto Networks firewalls and next-generation security platforms.

You will engage directly with clients, providing technical guidance, managing complex security integrations, and leading deployment projects while ensuring alignment with security roadmaps and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in CS, MIS, Business, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience with network/security solutions and technologies (BGP, SD-WAN, VXLAN, routing & switching).
• Minimum 3 years of leadership implementing security solutions in large environments.
• Proficiency with installing, configuring, and operating high-end firewall appliances, especially Networks products.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to clients deploying advanced security integrations as a technical partner.
• Collaborate with client personnel to guide integrations that align with security objectives.
• Implement, configure, and maintain the Security Operating Platform and migrate policies to Next-Gen Firewalls.
• Plan and execute cutovers to production and test migration environments.
• Assist TAC to diagnose and resolve security-related support cases.

Skills

BGP

SD-WAN concepts

VXLAN

General routing & switching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or equivalent

Tools

PANW Firewall

Cisco

Global Protect

NGFW

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is seeking a Security Engineer to join our expanding security team in Sacramento, CA. You will design, implement, and optimize security solutions, focusing on Palo Alto Networks firewalls and next-generation security platforms.

You will engage directly with clients, providing technical guidance, managing complex security integrations, and leading deployment projects while ensuring alignment with security roadmaps and best practices.