Senior Network Firewall Engineer – Palo Alto NGFW

Booz Allen Hamilton; Riverdale Park (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Riverdale Park, MD, is seeking a Network Firewall Engineer to lead enterprise-wide deployment of Palo Alto Security Operating Platform and Panorama. You will design, implement, and optimize advanced security solutions to prevent threats and strengthen the security posture across government-grade networks.

Ideal candidates bring TS/SCI clearance, 7+ years in IT with firewall experience, and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver resilient security

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED and 7+ years IT project experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III and CSSP-IS certifications within timelines.
• Experience configuring, managing, and optimizing Network Firewalls.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Palo Alto security solutions across the enterprise.
• Lead deployment, threat prevention, and security posture improvements.
• Mentor a team; troubleshoot complex network challenges for customers.

Skills

Network firewall experience

Security engineering

Team mentoring

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification

DoD CSSP-IS Certification

Tools

Palo Alto Panorama

Palo Alto Networks firewall

Linux OS

SolarWinds NPM/IPAM

Security certifications (CISSP etc)

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton in Riverdale Park, MD, is seeking a Network Firewall Engineer to lead enterprise-wide deployment of Palo Alto Security Operating Platform and Panorama. You will design, implement, and optimize advanced security solutions to prevent threats and strengthen the security posture across government-grade networks.

Ideal candidates bring TS/SCI clearance, 7+ years in IT with firewall experience, and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver resilient security