Senior Network Firewall Engineer – Palo Alto Security

Booz Allen Hamilton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Reston, VA is seeking a Network Firewall Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize enterprise-scale Palo Alto Networks platforms across the network. The role emphasizes mission-ready security, threat prevention, and strengthening our nation’s digital defenses.

You will mentor a team, conduct risk assessments, and stay ahead of threats by researching new technologies and leveraging Panorama, App-ID, and User-ID features.

Qualifications

• Experience configuring, managing, and optimizing Network Firewalls.
• Experience with multi-domain architectures, including data center, WAN, and LAN in virtualized architectures.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification within 45 days of start date.
• DoD 8570 CSSP-IS Certification within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced security solutions for enterprise networks.
• Oversee deployment of Palo Alto Networks Security Operating Platform and Panorama management.
• Lead risk and vulnerability assessments and leverage big data analytics to detect threats.

Skills

Network Firewalls

Multi-domain architectures

TS/SCI clearance

IAT Level III

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Palo Alto Firewalls

Panorama

SolarWinds

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton in Reston, VA is seeking a Network Firewall Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize enterprise-scale Palo Alto Networks platforms across the network. The role emphasizes mission-ready security, threat prevention, and strengthening our nation’s digital defenses.

You will mentor a team, conduct risk assessments, and stay ahead of threats by researching new technologies and leveraging Panorama, App-ID, and User-ID features.