Network Engineer - Palo Alto (Current Contract)
About Us
AGE Solutions is seeking Network Engineer (Palo Alto) to support a DoD program. This role will focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, high-performance network infrastructures that comply with DoD cybersecurity standards. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge of Palo Alto Networks technologies, combined with experience in mission-critical defense environments.
This position will require work on-site full time in Rosslyn, Virginia.
Key Responsibilities:
- Configure, deploy, and manage Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama, and related security infrastructure
- Implement and maintain secure network architectures in accordance with DoD standards
- Conduct network performance monitoring, capacity planning, and optimization
- Develop and maintain detailed network diagrams, documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Support vulnerability assessments and remediation activities
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Five (5) years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years focused on Palo Alto firewalls
- Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
- DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification
- Experience configuring, managing, and optimizing Palo Alto Firewalls directly and via Panorama
- Understanding of Palo Alto features such as App-ID, User-ID, URL filtering, GlobalProtect VPN, and threat prevention
- Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs).
- Familiarity with DoD security and compliance frameworks
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Work Environment and Physical Demand:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk.
Compensation: $135,000-150,000
At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.
- 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
- Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
- 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
- Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
- Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
- Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
- Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don’t take a financial hit while serving.
- Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
- Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
At AGE, you’ll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.
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