Senior Firewall Engineer - Cisco/Palo Alto

Cherokee Federal; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Other benefits

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Network Engineer - SME to design, implement, and manage enterprise firewall solutions across Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper platforms. The role emphasizes security policy configuration, threat monitoring, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.

Ideal candidates bring 16+ years of experience, US-based location (Chantilly/Herndon area), and relevant certifications such as CCNP Security or PCNSE.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years' experience.
• Bachelor's or Master’s Degrees are preferred in one or more disciplines.
• Strong proficiency with Palo Alto & Cisco firewall platforms; Palo Alto experience a plus.
• Experience with firewall management software such as Cisco FTD and Palo Alto Panorama.
• Broad understanding of networking principles and OSI model.
• Cloud and hybrid cloud experience with AWS/Azure/Oracle/Google is a plus.
• Industry certifications such as CCNA Security, CCNP Security, PCNSE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage firewall solutions using Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper devices.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot firewall policies and rules.
• Monitor network traffic for threats and address vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align security standards with business goals.
• Stay up-to-date with security trends and best practices.
• Translate customer requirements into enterprise network solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Firewall design

Firewall configuration

Security monitoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Independence & teamwork

Customer requirements translation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Cisco FTD

Palo Alto Panorama

Palo Alto firewalls

Job description

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Network Engineer - SME to design, implement, and manage enterprise firewall solutions across Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper platforms. The role emphasizes security policy configuration, threat monitoring, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.

Ideal candidates bring 16+ years of experience, US-based location (Chantilly/Herndon area), and relevant certifications such as CCNP Security or PCNSE.