Network Security Engineer - Palo Alto & Cisco Firewall Specialist (Remote)

About the Role

We are seeking a Network Security Engineer to join our team remotely. This Network Security Engineer remote position focuses on firewall administration, monitoring, and incident response, ensuring secure connectivity across enterprise environments.

What You'll Do

• Configure, manage, and maintain Palo Alto NGFW, including policies, NAT rules, IDS/IPS, App ID, User ID, and threat prevention profiles.
• Administer and troubleshoot Cisco ASA, Firepower, and FTD devices, including VPNs and ACLs.
• Monitor network traffic, security alerts, and firewall logs using tools such as Panorama and Cisco FMC.
• Investigate and remediate network-based security incidents, performing event correlation and escalating issues as necessary.
• Troubleshoot networking issues related to routing, switching, VLANs, and VPN tunnels.
• Maintain firewall configurations, network diagrams, and operational documentation aligned with compliance frameworks.
• Participate in on-call rotation and support production environments as needed.
• Support after-hours and weekend activities for system changes and incident resolution.

Requirements

• 5–9 years of experience in network security operations or firewall engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto NGFW (Panorama, GlobalProtect).
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, NAT, BGP, OSPF).
• Experience with log analysis and troubleshooting using tools like Wireshark.
• Knowledge of threat prevention technologies (IDS/IPS, URL filtering, DNS security).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Certifications such as PCNSE, CCNP Security, Security+, or CySA+.
• Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar).
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, Ansible).
• 3+ years of Big 4 consulting experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $67.00 to $74.00 per hour, translating to approximately $139,360 to $153,520 annually.
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Continuing and on-demand education opportunities.
• Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates.