Zero Trust Security Engineer -- 16720

Seneca Resources Company, LLC; Pensacola (FL); Hybrid; USD 82,656 - 89,544; Part time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider is seeking a Zero Trust Security Engineer for a hybrid position in Pensacola, FL. The role involves translating Zero Trust requirements into actionable firewall requests, managing these changes, and ensuring compliance with security policies. Applicants should have 5-10 years of network security and firewall experience, with a preference for hands-on knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls. This is a contract position with a pay rate of $60.00 – $65.00/hr.

Qualifications

• Proven network security/firewall experience (5–10 years).
• Hands-on experience with enterprise firewalls, particularly Palo Alto.
• Ability to validate implementations and troubleshoot complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Translate Zero Trust requirements into detailed firewall rule requests.
• Manage firewall changes with complete technical specifications.
• Track requests end-to-end and resolve implementation issues.

Skills

Network security/firewall experience

Hands-on experience with enterprise firewalls

User-based and application-aware policies knowledge

Firewall rule request management

Implementation validation and troubleshooting

Communication and cross-team coordination

Education

5–10 years of experience

Tools

Palo Alto

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Zero Trust Security Engineer
Location: Pensacola, FL (Hybrid)
Clearance Requirements: None
Position Status: Contract
Pay Rate: $60.00 – $65.00/hr (W2)

Responsibilities

• Translate Zero Trust requirements into detailed firewall rule requests
• Submit and manage firewall changes with complete technical specifications (users, groups, apps, ports, protocols)
• Act as liaison between Zero Trust, IAM, firewall, and application teams
• Track requests end-to-end and resolve implementation issues
• Validate rules to ensure alignment with approved policies
• Perform post-implementation testing for authorized/unauthorized access
• Identify and fix misconfigurations or policy drift
• Maintain documentation for audit and compliance

Required Skills / Education

• 5–10 years of network security/firewall experience
• Hands-on experience with enterprise firewalls (Palo Alto preferred)
• Strong knowledge of user-based and application-aware policies
• Experience managing firewall rule requests in enterprise environments
• Ability to validate implementations and troubleshoot issues
• Strong communication and cross-team coordination skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
• Familiarity with IAM tools (Entra ID, Active Directory, RBAC)
• Experience with application onboarding and firewall integration
• Knowledge of audit and compliance standards

About the Company

Seneca Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.